The Life Lab by Death Clock
Death Clock is devoted to understanding how transformative life change can add years to your life. Death Clock founder and CEO Brent Franson talks to authors, neuroscientists, psychologists, elite performers, doctors, and leaders to understand the science of behavior change…
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Dr. Arthur Caplan on Bioethics (opens the original)
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Today, Brent is joined by Dr. Arthur Caplan, a leading bioethicist, to discuss how ethics should shape the future of longevity medicine, artificial intelligence, and healthcare innovation. They discuss the promise and pitfalls of extending human lifespan, the responsibilities that come with new medical breakthroughs, and why scientific progress is only meaningful if it improves people's lives. The conversation also tackles controversial topics like organ donation, health misinformation, and gove
Dr. Marc Hellerstein on Insulin Resistance (opens the original)
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This week, Brent speaks with Dr. Marc Hellerstein, a physician-scientist and pioneer in metabolism research, to explore what insulin resistance actually is, why fatty liver disease has become one of the fastest-growing health problems, and how the body processes carbohydrates, fat, and protein. The conversation also examines popular topics like intermittent fasting and low-carb diets, separating what the evidence supports from what's still uncertain. Dr. Hellerstein also explains why metabolic h
Dr. John Wherry on Chronic Inflammation (opens the original)
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In this episode, Brent discusses chronic inflammation with Dr. John Wherry, one of the world's leading immunologists. The conversation unpacks the emerging science of chronic inflammation, why more medical testing isn't always better, the surprising connection between vaccines and brain health, and how decades of immune research are paving the way for more personalized medicine. Along the way, Wherry explains why sleep, exercise, and nutrition remain the foundation of a healthy immune system, wh
Dr. Paul Robbins on Senolytics (opens the original)
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Today, Brent has a discussion with Dr. Paul Robbins, a pioneer in the field of cellular senescence, to explore how senescent cells contribute to aging and age-related disease, and why scientists believe eliminating them could help extend healthy years of life. Robbins explains the current state of senolytic therapies, the promise of partial cellular rejuvenation, and why breakthroughs like Yamanaka factors have generated so much excitement in longevity research. The conversation also examines GL
Dr. Brian Feeley on Injury-Free Strength Training (opens the original)
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This week, Dr. Brian Feeley, Chief of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at UCSF and team physician for the San Francisco Giants, joins the shoe to share what decades of treating athletes and everyday patients have taught him about movement, strength training, and injury prevention. The discussion covers everything from running, skiing, cycling, and youth sports to shoulder impingement, ACL tears, and the realities of exercising in middle age. Feeley explains why many common beliefs about join
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