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Unlocking the Secrets of Healthy Aging

What does it take to live not just longer but healthier lives? In this week’s episode of the Everything Epigenetics podcast, Dr. Jamie Justice and I explore the groundbreaking research and initiatives shaping the future of healthy aging. From bridging the gap between lifespan and healthspan to revolutionary breakthroughs like the XPRIZE Healthspan prize, we dive deep into the science and innovations driving progress in geroscience.

In this podcast you’ll learn about:

– What “healthy aging” truly means and why it’s vital for everyone.
– How the gap between lifespan and healthspan impacts society and what can be done to close it.
– The critical factors influencing long-term healthspan and actionable steps individuals can take.
– The goals and potentials of the XPRIZE Healthspan initiative and the exciting innovations emerging from it.
– How targeted initiatives like the SOLVE FSHD Bonus Prize could shape the future of disease-specific health research.
– A look ahead: breakthroughs and milestones expected in the next 5-10 years in aging research.

About this Guest

Dr. Jamie Justice
Jamie is the Executive Vice President of the Health Domain at XPRIZE Foundation, and Adjunct Professor in Internal Medicine Section on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, and Sticht Center on Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM).

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