What is longevity?

What is longevity?

Longevity has become one of the biggest wellness and technology trends of our time — but what does it actually mean to those joining the movement?   In this episode, we share some key statistics and explore some of the growing trends in this space from fitness tracking to GLP-1s and bio-hacking to longevity clinics. Along the way, we ask whether longevity is truly about extending lifespan, improving healthspan, or simply searching for more control over how we age.

Big changes for BMI

Recent medical guidance is reshaping how we define obesity and body health, moving beyond the traditional Body Mass Index, or BMI.  A global commission published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology now argues that BMI alone is too limited because it doesn’t account for body fat distribution, muscle mass, or overall health impact. The updated framework introduces new categories like “clinical obesity” and “pre-clinical obesity,” combining BMI with measures such as waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and evidence of organ or metabolic dysfunction.  In this episode, we unpack what the new definition means, why experts say BMI has been overused for decades, and how this shift could change healthcare, diagnosis, stigma, and treatment worldwide.

50 plus - a special population?

In this episode Jimmy and Saundra share their thoughts and experiences on 50plus populations being described as a 'special population'.

Do Diets Work?

In this episode Saundra and Jimmy discuss their thoughts on this question and how they answer it when asked.

Do we need supplements?

In this episode Jimmy shares his thoughts on supplementation.  Whether its necessary, what are the benefits or drawbacks, does he take any and what should you consider before taking some yourself.