The Science Behind Healthy Aging with Eric Verdin, MD | MGC Ep. 78

In this episode of the Mind Gut Conversation podcast, I speak with Dr. Eric Verdin, one of the world’s experts on healthy aging and longevity. Dr. Verdin is president and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research of Aging, the world’s only research institution singularly focused on the biology of aging. During this episode, we talk about a number of fascinating topics, including: 1) Besides lifestyle modifications, what are the most promising strategies to increase the health span in humans? 2) What is the reason for the progressive increase in centenarians in different parts of the world? 3) What role do genes play in longevity? Enjoying our podcast? Please leave us a review and any feedback to improve our show!