In this episode, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein explores his article, "A Practical Approach to HealthSpan Medicine," from Scientific American's special issue on ageing well. He highlights a healthcare model that prioritizes quality of life and healthy years over simply extending lifespan.

Key Points:

Matt Kaeberlein introduces HealthSpan Medicine as a proactive, personalized approach to extend healthy living, not just lifespan. He emphasizes the need for evidence-based, preventive care supported by biomarkers, lifestyle changes, and health coaches.

• The Shift to Proactive Healthcare: Traditional reactive medicine is being replaced by HealthSpan Medicine—a forward-looking, preventive model aiming to extend the years lived in good health.
• Core Principles and the "Gateway Day": HealthSpan programs begin with a comprehensive evaluation (the "gateway experience") followed by regular coaching and biomarker updates to guide individual health journeys.
• The Four Pillars of Health: Health optimization focuses on "Eat, Move, Sleep, Connect"—simple, powerful lifestyle anchors with proven impacts on ageing and disease prevention.
• Geroscience and Personalized Monitoring: Advances in geroscience and the use of biological clocks, biomarkers, and wearables help detect early health deviations and track progress in real time.
• Caution on Anti-Ageing Drugs: While some longevity drugs show promise, off-label use without scientific grounding can be risky; a standardized, ethical approach is essential for widespread adoption.