The Longevity Forum

Catch all the action from Longevity Week 2024! Panels cover healthcare systems, healthy weight, the longevity imperative, & lifestyle choices for a longer healthspan. Watch videos & podcasts now! https://lnkd.in/eW9KhcGV

Catch all the action from Longevity Week 2024! Panels cover healthcare systems, healthy weight, the longevity imperative, & lifestyle choices for a longer healthspan. Watch videos & podcasts now! https://lnkd.in/eW9KhcGV

The panel Lifestyle Interventions for Longevity and Healthspan explored ways to improve healthspan and longevity through lifestyle interventions, emphasizing practical, evidence-based approaches. Video available here: https://lnkd.in/eFfv22Yj Foundational Health Practices: - Exercise: Prioritize intensity in both cardiovascular and resistance training. Regular high-intensity activity significantly reduces mortality risk and improves healthspan. - Diet: Focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods, with an emphasis on protein and the "super six" (fruit, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts/seeds, and herbs/spices). Diverse fiber sources are essential for gut health. Gut Health and Microbiome: - The microbiome plays a pivotal role in regulating hormones, mental health, and overall well-being. - High fiber and diverse plant-based diets feed beneficial microbes, promoting better health outcomes. - Probiotics, such as specific strains during antibiotic use, can mitigate negative side effects and improve gut resilience. Hormones and Supplements: - Hormone balance is crucial, especially for midlife women (HRT) and men (testosterone levels). Addressing deficiencies can improve physical and mental health, muscle strength, and longevity. - Supplements like vitamin D3, Omega-3s, and newer options like senolytics and NAD+ may support longevity but should complement a food-first approach. Practical Tips and Accessibility: - Longevity interventions need to be accessible and actionable for the general population. - Education on cooking, exercise, and lifestyle prioritization is critical. - Small tests like the ability to stand from the floor without assistance or grip strength assessments can provide indicators of health and longevity. Systemic and Behavioral Challenges: - Healthspan disparities are driven by socioeconomic and educational gaps. Policies should target equitable access to resources and interventions. - Changing societal norms around exercise, diet, and health awareness is essential to creating sustainable, widespread improvements in healthspan. Key Message The session concluded with a call for actionable, personalized, and inclusive approaches to health and longevity, focusing on empowering individuals to make impactful lifestyle changes. #healthuk #longevity #agingwell #longevityweek @M42health @Juvenescence

The panel on Promoting Healthy Weight in Our Society explored the drivers of obesity, its societal implications, and potential solutions, including policy changes, industry reform, and emerging treatments. Full video available here: https://lnkd.in/e335HRbC Key insights include: Causes of Obesity: - Driven by environmental factors like processed food availability and urbanization, with socioeconomic disparities worsening access to healthy options. - Marketing by the food industry promotes addictive, calorie-dense foods, especially targeting children. - Genetics and early-life environments contribute but are secondary to societal factors. Policy and Industry Solutions: - Reform the food industry through incentives, regulations, and fiscal measures like sugar taxes. - Address monopolies in food supply and restrict unhealthy food marketing to children. - Encourage a “new concordat” with the food industry for systemic change. Support for Individuals and Communities: - Strengthen education and community programs to foster healthy eating habits. - Use treatment programs like the National Diabetes Prevention Program and new obesity drugs, but recognize limitations like cost and adherence challenges. Key Actions: - Combine top-down policies (taxes, regulation) with grassroots initiatives. - Focus on prevention and early interventions to reduce long-term health and economic burdens. - Collaborate across government, healthcare, and industry to address obesity comprehensively. Key Message The panel called for bold, systemic action to reverse obesity trends and promote healthier societies. #obesity #healthyweight #longevityweek #longevity @M42health @Juvenescence

The panel on Healthcare Systems Around the World explored strategies for improving healthcare delivery, focusing on prevention, incentivization, and the role of technology. View the video here: https://lnkd.in/dnbZwVcF Key takeaways included: Prevention as a Priority: - Panelists emphasized the need for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies. For example, addressing social determinants of health (like poverty and environment) alongside health behaviors can significantly impact outcomes. - Secondary prevention, such as better management of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension, was identified as an area needing improvement, despite the UK's relatively strong performance globally. Incentivization Across Levels: - Incentives are needed for patients, providers, and systems to align behaviors with health outcomes. Examples include encouraging healthier lifestyles or rewarding providers for improving care quality and efficiency. - Lessons from global models, such as Medicare Advantage in the U.S. and payment innovations in the UAE, illustrate how financial models can drive better health outcomes while managing costs. Leveraging Technology: - Technology was identified as a "game-changer" for healthcare, with applications ranging from AI in diagnostics to digital tools that enhance workforce productivity and patient outcomes. For instance, predictive analytics in home care has reduced hospitalizations significantly, showing how data-driven interventions can transform care delivery. Addressing Systemic Barriers: - Bureaucratic inefficiencies and fragmented incentives were seen as significant barriers to reform. The UK was urged to adopt faster interventions, such as banning junk food ads, to address public health crises more proactively. - Collaboration between government, local authorities, and healthcare providers was highlighted as critical to overcoming systemic challenges. Global Perspectives and Innovation: - Insights from organizations like Cleveland Clinic underscored the importance of integrating care delivery, research, and education to achieve high-quality outcomes. Examples of innovation included using AI for early diagnosis, improving precision medicine, and addressing labor shortages through automation. Patient-Centric Care: - Keeping patients at the center of care was emphasized, ensuring that technological and systemic reforms do not exacerbate health inequalities, particularly for vulnerable populations. Key Message The discussion concluded with a call for urgency in reforming health systems to better focus on prevention, embrace technological advances, and align incentives across stakeholders. Collaboration and speed of implementation are essential to addressing both current challenges and future demands on global healthcare systems. #longevity #agingwell #healthcare M42 Health #longevityweek Juvenescence®

Thank you for joining us for Longevity Week 2024! 🌟 This week highlighted collaboration for healthier lifespans, focusing on preventing aging-related diseases. 🎥 Watch the event videos now on our YouTube channel! #LongevityWeek https://lnkd.in/eUEgTPUp

New podcast! Join Lyndsey Simpson (55/Redefined) & Michael Clinton (ROAR Forward) as they tackle outdated views on ageing. Redefine ageing. Reimagine your future. Embrace vibrant possibilities. Let’s reshape the narrative together! #longevityweek 55/Redefined Michael Clinton Lyndsey Simpson https://lnkd.in/ep25a5H6

Just released! Tune into our interview with Brent Hoberman, Chairman of Founders Forum, and Sara Pazin, CEO of Founders Health, as they dive into their pivot to investing in longevity. Don't miss it! #longevity #longevityweek @Founders_Forum Brent Hoberman Sara Pazin https://lnkd.in/eDp-kqb9

Inspiring panel on lifestyle interventions for longer healthspans! From hormones to diet and exercise, it's not just about adding years but ensuring vibrant, active aging. Living life to the fullest at every stage! #Healthspan #longevityweek

Great conversation with @Stephen J Cave and @Andrew J Scott ! Life expectancy is still tied to traditional expectations, but we’re in the midst of an aging revoluIn a conversation with Stephen Cave and Andrew J. Scott, we explored the notion that while people still adhere to conventional expectations of life expectancy, we are in fact witnessing an aging revolution. Extending lifespans by 20-30 years demands a rethinking of societal structures and individual life stages. An aging society isn’t merely one with more elderly individuals; it’s one with unprecedented time for healthy, engaged living. This shift challenges us to reconceptualize each stage of life and adapt our behaviors to make the most of these additional years.tion. Adding 20-30 years to lifespans calls for fresh approaches and new ways of thinking. #longevityweek