Longevity by Design
Longevity by Design is your go-to podcast for unlocking the secrets to a longer, healthier life. Hosted by Dr. Gil Blander, a renowned scientist and entrepreneur in the fields of aging, nutrition, and personalized health, this show dives into cutting-edge research and practical strategies for optimizing your healthspan and lifespan.
In each episode, Dr. Blander sits down with leading longevity and health scientists to explore how we can live better, longer lives. From unpacking complex scientific concepts to sharing the latest advancements in aging research, Longevity by Design offers science-backed insights and actionable advice to help you add years to your life—and life to your years.
Dr. Blander is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of InsideTracker, a healthspan company that leverages blood tests, DNA analysis, fitness tracker data, and other biomarkers to deliver personalized health recommendations. With a Ph.D. in biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science and postdoctoral research at MIT, Dr. Blander brings decades of expertise and passion to every conversation.
Tune in to Longevity by Design and discover how to live a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 94
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Dr. Eric Verdin on the Effects of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange on Longevity
In this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Eric Verdin, President and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Eric discusses the science behind therapeutic plasma e…
What Happens to Your Body When You Sit All Day, with Dr. Keith Diaz
In this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Keith Diaz, Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, to unpack the hidden he…
Acetylation Insights: Unlocking Longevity Secrets with Dr. Haim Cohen
In this episode, Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Haim Cohen to Longevity by Design to explore his revolutionary approach to understanding aging. Haim's team analyzed acetylation sites across 107 mammali…
Karl Pfleger Explains the Aging Biotech Explosion
On this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Karl Pfleger, aging biotechnology investor and creator of AgingBiotech.info, to dissect the rapidly evolving field of aging …
How to Extend Your Healthspan with Dr. Eric Topol
Gil and Eric discuss Eric’s book, Super Agers, and the inspiration behind it: a 98-year-old patient who exemplified healthy aging. They explore the five dimensions of healthspan optimization: lifesty…
The Science of Muscle, Protein, and Longevity: Insights from Dr. Layne Norton
In this episode of Longevity By Design, Dr. Layne Norton, Founder of BioLayne and Carbon app, joins Gil Blander to discuss optimizing nutrition and fitness for a longer, healthier life. Layne emphasi…
Beyond Sick Care: Evelyne Bischof on the Rise of Longevity Medicine
On this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Evelyne Bischof, President of the Healthy Longevity Medicine Society. Evelyne discusses her background in internal medicine…
Precision Habits: How Wearables and AI Are Powering Personalized Longevity
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host, Dr. Gil Blander talks with Dr. Renee Deehan and Paul Fabian about Inside Tracker's new Healthspan Habits Score feature. This innovative tool analyzes…
Scanning the Future: How Whole-Body MRI is Transforming Longevity with Dr. Daniel Durand
Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Daniel Durand, Chief Medical Officer at Prenuvo, to Longevity by Design for a deep dive into the future of preventative healthcare. Dr. Durand shares how full-body MRI is…
AI, LLMs & The Future of Longevity: Unlocking Healthspan Innovations with Dr. Eran Segal
In this episode of Longevity by Design, host Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Eran Segal, Professor at the Weizmann Institute of Science, to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and p…
GLP-1, Wearables & Longevity: What You Need to Know – AMA with Gil & Ashley
Dr. Gil Blander and Ashley Reaver dive into the science behind GLP-1 agonists, a class of drugs originally developed for type 2 diabetes but now widely used for weight management and longevity. They …
Muscle, Longevity, and the Power of Protein with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
In this episode of Longevity by Design, host Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a board-certified family physician and New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong. Gabrielle discuss…
The Science, Evolution, and Future of Lifespan and Healthspan with Dr. Michael Ringel
On this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander speaks with Dr. Michael Ringel, COO of Life Biosciences, about the science of aging and longevity. Michael discusses how evolution influences l…
How Long Can Humans Live? Insights from Dr. Jay Olshansky
In this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Jay Olshansky, a leading professor at the University of Illinois Chicago and a renowned expert in aging and biodemography. T…
Precision Longevity Medicine with Dr. David Barzilai
Can personalized medicine unlock the secrets to living longer and healthier lives? In this episode of Longevity by Design, host Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. David Barzilai, a renowned longevity…
How Can a Nutrition AI Platform Help Us Live Healthier and Longer Lives with Dr. Dmitriy Richard Starson
On this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander hosts Dr. Dmitriy Richard Starson, Founder and CEO of Passio, an AI-powered nutrition coaching platform. Dmitriy discusses his career path from…
The Path to a 1,000-Year Lifespan with Dr. Aubrey de Grey
In this episode of Longevity by Design, our host Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a biomedical gerontologist, to explore the frontiers of aging research and lifespan extension. Dr. de Gre…
Dietary Changes to Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer with Dr. John Erdman
On this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. John Erdman to discuss prostate cancer and the impact of diet on disease progression. John shares his personal connection to this …
Unlocking Longevity: Dr. Jens Juul Holst on GLP-1’s Life-Changing Impact on Metabolic Health
In this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander welcomes Dr. Jens Juul Holst, a renowned Danish physician and physiologist, to discuss GLP-1, a hormone transforming our understanding of metab…
Food Fermentation and Its Effect on Healthspan with Dr. Jacob Allen and Dr. Mike Miller
Episode highlights:
- Introduction: 00:00:00
- Why have you decided to become a scientist: 00:02:30
- What is fermentation: 00:07:45
- What microbes are involved in fermentation: 00:08:40
- How those microbes get i…