Adding Years

In this episode of Adding Years, we sit down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Farzin Kabaei to explore why joint health deserves a more prominent place in the longevity conversation.
We discuss why arthritis or degeneration on an X-ray does not always translate to pain, why imaging alone should not determine your future, and how strength, mobility, and individualized movement can help you remain active as you age.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
• Why “wear and tear” does not tell the full story of joint health• Why an X-ray or MRI finding is not necessarily a life sentence• How strength training can support stability, function, and confidence• Why mobility and strength should be developed together• How to find forms of exercise that work for your individual body• What to consider before surgery becomes part of the conversation• When joint pain may warrant a medical evaluation
Living longer is only part of the goal. The ability to move, remain independent, and participate fully in life is what makes those additional years meaningful.
The information provided in Adding Years: Your Roadmap to Longevity is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and producers are not licensed medical professionals, dietitians, or healthcare providers. While some guests may be licensed medical professionals, they appear solely in an educational capacity and are not providing individualized medical care or establishing any healthcare provider–patient relationship.

What if curing every cancer only added 2.5 years to your life but slowing aging itself could add 20 to 30? That's where this conversation with aging scientist Dr. Matt Kaeberlein begins, and it doesn't let up. We cut through the longevity noise to separate what actually moves the needle from what's just good marketing: the hallmarks of aging, the real story on rapamycin, why "natural" doesn't mean safe, how to spot a longevity doctor worth trusting, and what a study of 55,000 dogs is quietly teaching us about how to live longer. Whether you're deep in the longevity world or just tired of being sold the next miracle supplement, this episode gives you a framework to think for yourself.
 
The information provided in Adding Years: Your Roadmap to Longevity is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and producers are not licensed medical professionals, dietitians, or healthcare providers. While some guests may be licensed medical professionals, they appear solely in an educational capacity and are not providing individualized medical care or establishing any healthcare provider–patient relationship.

In this episode of Adding Years, I’m joined by Dr. Rhea Kotecha to explore the gut-metabolism connection and how gut health shapes blood sugar, energy, hormones, and the way we age. We break down what metabolic health actually means, why standard bloodwork may miss early signs of metabolic dysfunction, and how symptoms like waking up tired, crashing after meals, constant hunger, sugar cravings, and poor sleep may be connected to insulin resistance and poor metabolic flexibility. Dr. Rhea explains how the gut microbiome influences glucose regulation, inflammation, GLP-1 production, satiety, and hormone signaling. We also discuss whether probiotics and prebiotics are really worth it, why food and fiber are still foundational for gut health, and how modern lifestyles are disrupting our natural rhythms. In this conversation, we cover: * What poor metabolic health really means * The early signs of insulin resistance * Why fasting glucose and HbA1c may not show the full picture * How gut health and blood sugar are connected * The role of GLP-1, fiber, and the microbiome * Probiotics, prebiotics, and gut health marketing * Visceral fat, fatty liver, and cardiovascular risk * How cortisol, stress, sleep, and meal timing affect metabolism * Why eating earlier may improve glucose response and recovery * How emotional health and social connection impact longevity If you’re interested in longevity, metabolic health, gut health, blood sugar, insulin resistance, hormone health, glucose spikes, GLP-1, microbiome health, or how to improve energy and healthspan, this episode will help you understand how these systems are all connected. Subscribe to Adding Years for more conversations on longevity, healthspan, metabolic health, women’s health, gut health, hormones, nutrition, and the science of aging.
The information provided in Adding Years: Your Roadmap to Longevity is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and producers are not licensed medical professionals, dietitians, or healthcare providers. While some guests may be licensed medical professionals, they appear solely in an educational capacity and are not providing individualized medical care or establishing any healthcare provider–patient relationship.  

The information provided in Adding Years: Your Roadmap to Longevity is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and producers are not licensed medical professionals, dietitians, or healthcare providers. While some guests may be licensed medical professionals, they appear solely in an educational capacity and are not providing individualized medical care or establishing any healthcare provider–patient relationship.  

The information provided in Adding Years: Your Roadmap to Longevity is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and producers are not licensed medical professionals, dietitians, or healthcare providers. While some guests may be licensed medical professionals, they appear solely in an educational capacity and are not providing individualized medical care or establishing any healthcare provider–patient relationship.  

The information provided in Adding Years: Your Roadmap to Longevity is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and producers are not licensed medical professionals, dietitians, or healthcare providers. While some guests may be licensed medical professionals, they appear solely in an educational capacity and are not providing individualized medical care or establishing any healthcare provider–patient relationship.  

The information provided in Adding Years: Your Roadmap to Longevity is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and producers are not licensed medical professionals, dietitians, or healthcare providers. While some guests may be licensed medical professionals, they appear solely in an educational capacity and are not providing individualized medical care or establishing any healthcare provider–patient relationship.  

The information provided in Adding Years: Your Roadmap to Longevity is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and producers are not licensed medical professionals, dietitians, or healthcare providers. While some guests may be licensed medical professionals, they appear solely in an educational capacity and are not providing individualized medical care or establishing any healthcare provider–patient relationship.  

The information provided in Adding Years: Your Roadmap to Longevity is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and producers are not licensed medical professionals, dietitians, or healthcare providers. While some guests may be licensed medical professionals, they appear solely in an educational capacity and are not providing individualized medical care or establishing any healthcare provider–patient relationship.  

The information provided in Adding Years: Your Roadmap to Longevity is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts and producers are not licensed medical professionals, dietitians, or healthcare providers. While some guests may be licensed medical professionals, they appear solely in an educational capacity and are not providing individualized medical care or establishing any healthcare provider–patient relationship.