Can We Stop Ageing? Eric Topol on Genes, Way of life, and AI in Healthcare

About this episode:

In this dialog, Michael Shermer and Dr. Eric Topol talk about the realties of ageing, with specific give attention to the position of AI in enhancing affected person care and illness prevention, the significance of life-style elements, and the restrictions of genetic testing in predicting well being outcomes.

Topol additionally explains the risks of ultra-processed meals, their hyperlink to irritation, and the position of GLP-1 medicine in selling more healthy consuming habits. The dialog additionally covers food regimen, notably the variations between hen and pink meat, and the importance of sleep for total well being. Plus, consumption of microplastics, ldl cholesterol administration and statins, the essential position of social connections in sustaining psychological and bodily well being, and the way forward for customized medication in most cancers prevention.

Eric Topol is a heart specialist and one of many high ten most cited researchers in medication, recognized for his groundbreaking research on AI in medication, genomics, and digitized medical trials. Topol can also be the manager vp and a professor of molecular medication at Scripps Research, the biggest nonprofit biomedical institute within the United States. He was named one of many Top 100 most influential folks in well being in 2024 by Time. His new e-book is Super Agers.