Extending the Human Lifespan

The longest living human ever recorded made it to 122 years old. Is that age a fantasy for most, or an increasingly realistic possibility? In this episode, we explore the ethics of aging, impacts on aging, and what the future may hold — from research on biological vs. chronological age, to risk factors in our control.

 

Guest:

Douglas Vaughn, MD, cardiologist and director of the Potocsnak Longevity Institute at Northwestern Medicine

 

Related reading: 

Background story: Live Long and Prosper

Past coverage: 

• The Face of 100
• Life in a Blue Zone
• A Centenarian's Sentiments
• Searching for Longevity?