Simplavida: Simplified Longevity

This is the audio-only version of a video podcast we did with Lorcan Daily, who continues to do terrific work on aging and the limits of human performance, studying world champion indoor rowers.

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Howard and Paul discuss the  implications of a pre-diabetic diagnosis and share practical advice on how to address it. They explain how pre-diabetes is often misunderstood and outline the metabolic c…

Paul and Howard revisit the important topic of air quality, prompted by recent fires in Los Angeles. They share their personal experiences and strategies for maintaining good air quality in their hom…

This episode was scheduled for earlier this month, but got lost in the editing shuffle. Better late than never!

Paul and Howard discuss the unrealistic expectations often portrayed on social media reg…

Paul and Howard discuss the common misconceptions surrounding proxies for overall health, using grip strength as a ... proxy! They talk about how people often confuse proxies like grip strength, gett…

Paul and Howard discuss how the amount and vigor of physical movement are more significant predictors of longevity than age, based on a recent piece on movement in Outside, as well as a new study on …

In this episode, Paul and Howard discuss our complex relationship with data, especially in the context of fitness tracking. Paul describes his transition from a data-heavy Garmin Fenix smartwatch to …

Paul and Howard discuss the perils of 'form police'—people who criticize other people's exercise techniques. These people most often found on social media platforms like Instagram, X, and LinkedIn, b…

In this episode, Paul and Howard discuss Paul's recent experience with a challenging 50K race at high altitude. Despite rigorous training and prior experience, Paul faced unexpected physical difficul…

In this solo episode, Paul shares his personal training journey since mid-April. He provides detailed statistics on his activities, distance covered, shoes worn out, and vertical climbs. He discusses…

In this abridged preview, Paul and Howard discuss a recent paper by Inigo San Millán and co-authors titled 'Metabolic and Cellular Differences between Sedentary and Active Individuals at Rest and Dur…

In this abridged episode, Paul and Howard discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting the surprisingly steep rise in knee and hip replacements among people in their forties and fifties.…

In this abridged episode, Paul and Howard discuss Howard's return to trail running after a two-year hiatus. Howard shares his journey of overcoming long COVID, which left him significantly deconditio…

In this preview episode, Paul and Howard discuss the relationship between sedentary lifestyles and adult joint pain. They discuss a provocative image shared by Howard, which highlights the consequenc…

In this abridged episode, Paul and Howard discuss the widespread panic arising from a minor market downturn and the mass attempts to sell investments, resulting in crashes for services like Vanguard …

Paul and Howard talk about the tendency of the healthcare system to overdiagnose and overprescribe treatments for non-severe conditions. Howard shares insights on common age-related changes in the bo…

Debunking Gym Myths: Muscle Building and Aging Explained

In this episode, Paul and Howard discuss common misconceptions about resistance training and gym anxiety, emphasizing the importance of just ge…

In this episode, Paul and Howard discuss their favorite running gear, covering everything from shorts and shirts to shoes and hydration packs. They share personal preferences, discuss the pros and co…

In this preview episode—the full episode is for premium subscribers only—Paul and Howard discuss the current heatwave affecting the West Coast of the United States. They share their own experiences w…

Paul and Howard discuss the implications of maintaining fitness and health over time. They talk about Howard's recent tweet about how poor health often results from small health issues rather than a …