Tag: Longevity

TWIW 48: Purpose adds years to your life

And This Week In Wellness a study of 7000 US adults over the age of 50 has shown that those with the lowest sense of life purpose were twice as likely to die in the following 5 years, even when adjusting for socio-economic status, health characteristics and psychological well-being. In a confirmation of findings from… Continue reading TWIW 48: Purpose adds years to your life

100NO 356: Four ways to become a better friend

What it takes to be considered a close friend is perhaps harder to attain than what you think (at least that was the case for us). But it’s not all that surprising. On the back of Marcus finishing a section of the book, we discuss four key components of being a great friend. The amount… Continue reading 100NO 356: Four ways to become a better friend

100NO 354: Heartbreak, War Stories & Longevity with 99yo Bruce Robertson

Bruce Robertson’s dad died when he was three years of age. His Mum died whilst he was in Papua New Guinea, serving for Australia during World War 2. He’s had dengue fever, appendicitis, lived through the Depression years and experienced the ravages of war. Not just that, Bruce has played more than his part in… Continue reading 100NO 354: Heartbreak, War Stories & Longevity with 99yo Bruce Robertson

100NO 347: The Magic Of Longevity With 24yo Annie Counsel

24-year-old Annie Counsel was attending a screening of the newly-released The Longevity Film, when all of a sudden she begun to cry. Vision of Ikaria, the Greek island known as the island where people forget to die, had just appeared. Annie had been in Ikaria just a couple of months earlier on our 100 Not Out Longevity… Continue reading 100NO 347: The Magic Of Longevity With 24yo Annie Counsel

100NO 342: Is Longevity Only For Older People?

Is longevity a popular topic? While anti-ageing is a multi-billion dollar industry, there is massive different between quantity of life and the preservation of youth. On this episode of 100 Not Out we discuss what makes longevity appealing, why it’s not for everyone, and the elephant in the room – who wants quantity of life… Continue reading 100NO 342: Is Longevity Only For Older People?

SE 27: Loneliness in Youth

Statistics are showing that more and more of our youth are experiencing loneliness in a world where we are surrounded by so many people! Is it because we are living in an era of technology instead of socialisation? Have we prioritising work overplay? These are the BIG questions our hosts’ answer that lead to disconnection… Continue reading SE 27: Loneliness in Youth

WWR 154: The Oldest Women in the World with Kale Brock

What do the oldest living women in the world have in common? Are they vegan or paleo? Monks or marathon runners? In this special episode of Wellness Women Radio our great friend, Kale Brock, gives us an exclusive insight into what the centenarian women do to live well, without heavy pharmaceutical intervention or surgeries! Do… Continue reading WWR 154: The Oldest Women in the World with Kale Brock

TWIW 28: High carbs for longevity?

This Week In Wellness research suggests that a diet low in protein and high in carbohydrates may be the key to living a long life, despite the fact that they led to weight gain and that previous idea on the benefits of caloric restriction may not, in fact, hold up. Nutritional scientist Dr Samantha Solon-Biet… Continue reading TWIW 28: High carbs for longevity?

RFR 239: Longevity Secrets with Kale Brock

In Episode 239 of The Real Food Reel we hear all about Kale Brock’s latest project, The Longevity Film. We discuss the three blue zones featured in the film – Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; and Ikaria, Greece, and what it really takes to get well and stay well. Kale also shares how this project has… Continue reading RFR 239: Longevity Secrets with Kale Brock

100NO 324: Kale Brock on Okinawan Longevity and The Longevity Film

Good friend of the podcast Kale Brock joins us shortly after returning from Okinawa and shortly before venturing to Ikaria and the USA. His travels are the basis of his upcoming documentary The Longevity Film.  What has Kale learnt in Okinawa – one of National Geographic’s official Blue Zones. What is it about older people that… Continue reading 100NO 324: Kale Brock on Okinawan Longevity and The Longevity Film