Podcasts about Life expectancy

Dr. Arreaza: Hello, everyone, my name is Dr. Hector Arreaza, I am a family physician and an associate program director in the Clinica Sierra Vista – Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program.  Today we're discussing one of the most powerful predictors of health that many people rarely think about: geography. Where someone lives can influence everything from access to physicians and emergency care to chronic disease outcomes and life expectancy. Joining us today is Peyton, who will be taking a deeper look into the matter. Peyton, thank you for being here — can you start by introducing yourself, please? Peyton: Hello, thank you for having me. My name is Peyton, I am a 4th year medical student with Western Atlantic University, and I am from a very small town in South Dakota.  Dr. Arreaza: Peyton, you are on your last few days in your FM rotation, when are you graduation?  Peyton, you prepared this topic and it is great. When people hear the phrase “your ZIP code can determine your health,” what does that actually mean? Peyton: It basically means that where someone lives can significantly influence their health outcomes and even life expectancy. A person's ZIP code can affect access to physicians, hospitals, transportation, emergency services, and preventative care. Arreaza: Talking about prevention. The American Heart Association agrees with you because Zip code is not part of the cardiovascular risk calculator called PREVENT. I invite everyone to take a look at this new calculator. I think a lot of people assume healthcare is equal as long as hospitals or clinics exist nearby, right? Peyton: Yes, patients may still struggle with overcrowded healthcare systems, which can lead to long wait times. In fact, a national physician appointment survey found that average wait times for new patient primary care appointments in major cities can exceed three weeks, with some cities reporting significantly longer delays depending on specialty access and provider availability. Dr. Arreaza: And when patients experience those kinds of delays, they may frequently switch between providers, which becomes much harder to establish consistent long-term care. Peyton: One of the biggest issues many patients face is continuity of care — having consistent follow-up with the same provider over time. Dr. Arreaza: And that continuity really matters in medicine, especially family medicine, it is one of our keywords: continuity of care. Peyton: Exactly. Preventative care and chronic disease management work best when patients have long-term relationships with healthcare providers. But in many underserved communities, patients may wait months for appointments, frequently change providers, or rely on emergency rooms instead of primary care clinics. Dr. Arreaza: And urgent care too. When care becomes fragmented, conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and chronic illnesses can become much harder to manage. Peyton: Exactly. Delayed screenings, missed follow-up appointments, and lack of preventative care often lead to patients presenting later with more advanced disease that could have been treated earlier. Dr. Arreaza: And urban communities may face some of the same challenges, but rural communities are at a different level of barriers to health care. Peyton: Absolutely. Rural communities often experience significant physician shortages. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, over 100 million Americans live in primary care shortage areas, and nearly 65% of those shortage areas are located in rural regions. Peyton: I think one of the biggest solutions starts with strengthening primary care and investing more heavily in underserved communities, especially rural areas. Dr. Arreaza: And that includes increasing the number of physicians going into family medicine and primary care specialties.  Peyton: Here is an interesting fact: According to the Graham Center, Northeastern states receive high graduate medical education (GME) funding but produce relatively fewer primary care physicians. Northwestern states receive low GME funding but perform relatively better, producing slightly above the U.S. average (70.8 vs 69.8 primary care physicians per 100,000 people). However, even this remains far below Canada's average of 119 primary care physicians per 100,000 people.  Right now, the United States is facing a growing physician shortage. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the country could face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, with primary care being one of the most affected areas. Arreaza: Another group that may help address the physician shortage is International Medical Graduates. We'll cover this in more detail in a future episode, but it's worth mentioning briefly here. We have highly trained physicians, including neurosurgeons, driving Uber. There is nothing wrong with that work, but their medical skills could be used to help more people. I'll leave our listeners with that thought: IMGs can help. So, Peyton, are you interested in rural medicine? Peyton: I am very interested in Rural medicine, in fact my next few rotations will be back in South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Actually, the Pine Ridge Reservation is the poorest Indian Reservation in the country.  Peyton: The measure of any healthcare system is not how well it serves those closest to its centers of power, but how far its reach extends to those who need it most. If we are serious about health equity, the road forward must run through every small town, every county clinic, and every community that has been told to wait its turn. Their turn is now. References Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The Complexities of Physician Supply and Demand: Projections From 2021 to 2036. https://www.aamc.org/workforce American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Rural Practice and Physician Recruitment.https://www.aafp.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Rural Americans at Higher Risk of Death from Five Leading Causes.https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2017/p0112-rural-death-risk.html Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research. Rural Hospital Closures.https://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/programs-projects/rural-health/rural-hospital-closures/ Chetty R, Stepner M, Abraham S, et al. The Association Between Income and Life Expectancy in the United States, 2001–2014. JAMA. 2016;315(16):1750–1766. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2513561 Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).https://data.hrsa.gov/topics/health-workforce/shortage-areas Rural Health Information Hub. Healthcare Access in Rural Communities.https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/healthcare-access Rural Health Information Hub. Transportation to Support Rural Healthcare.https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/transportation Rural Health Information Hub. Rural Residency Planning and Development. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/rural-residency-programs Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health and Access to Care in Rural America.https://www.cdc.gov/ruralhealth/index.html Measure of America. A Portrait of Los Angeles County 2026. Social Science Research Council.https://ssrc-static.s3.amazonaws.com/moa/APortraitofLosAngelesCounty2026.pdf Merritt Hawkins. Survey of Physician Appointment Wait Times and Medicare and Medicaid Acceptance Rates.https://www.merritthawkins.com/news-and-insights/thought-leadership/survey/survey-of-physician-appointment-wait-times/ Fenster, T. L., MD, Park, J., PhD, Huffstetler, A. N., MD, & Topmiller, M., PhD (2026). Graduate Medical Education Funding Does Not Flow to Primary Care Physician Production. American family physician, 113(4), 321–322. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42101593/ Theme song, Works All The Time by Dominik Schwarzer, YouTube ID: CUBDNERZU8HXUHBS, purchased from https://www.premiumbeat.com/. Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. 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Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week:Headlines have claimed that “healthy life expectancy” in the UK has fallen by two years. What does this actually mean?A new government report estimates that HS2 will cost almost double its original estimate. We ask where the money's gone.Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reduced VAT on theme parks, aquariums and other summer fun. But will these savings get passed on to the consumer?And Tim gives a much-anticipated update on his recent marathon.Contributors: Stuart McDonald - actuary at LCP Health Analytics John Burn-Murdoch - Chief Data Reporter for the Financial Times Kate Lamble - journalist and presenter of ‘Derailed: The story of HS2' Dan Neidle - founder of Tax Policy AssociatesCredits: Presenter: Tim Harford Reporter / Producer: Lizzy McNeill Producers: Tom Colls, Nathan Gower and John McMinn Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: Neil Churchill Editor: Richard Vadon

Are stagnant wages the hidden price tag of a broken healthcare system? On this week's Capitalisn't, Yale health economist Zack Cooper tells Bethany McLean and Luigi Zingales that the U.S. healthcare market is failing because of structural flaws like employer-sponsored insurance, which hides true costs from consumers. He argues this opaque system has quietly become one of the leading drivers of income inequality in America. Cooper explains why standard economic principles break down in healthcare: in one of his studies, the average Manhattan patient drives past six cheaper MRI options to reach the one their doctor recommends. He also shows that when premiums rise equally across a workforce, companies are financially incentivized to lay off lower-wage workers to absorb the cost. And when hospitals acquire physician practices, doctor behavior shifts to maximize hospital revenue, significantly increasing rates of expensive, potentially unnecessary procedures like cesarean sections. Looking ahead, Cooper argues the U.S. will soon face a stark choice to control costs. The system must either roll back employer-sponsored insurance to push more people into the individual market, or expand Medicare to bring more of the public under regulated pricing. If you've ever stared at a medical bill and wondered how those numbers got there, this episode is worth a listen. Connect with us:

In recognition of Older Americans Month, this episode of the Research Insights Podcast revisits "Public Perception of Longevity and its Drivers."   As Americans live longer, perceptions of longevity play an important role in shaping retirement planning, financial preparedness, and long-term security. This episode explores how individuals think about life expectancy, what influences those beliefs, and why those perceptions matter for individuals, families, employers, and public programs.   Understanding longevity is more than tracking a demographic trend—it informs how we prepare for retirement, health needs, and financial resilience across decades. Listen now to revisit this timely conversation during Older Americans Month and beyond.

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Jeffrey Shandler's new book, Yiddish: Biography of a Language (Oxford UP, 2020), presents the story of Yiddish, the defining vernacular of Ashkenazi Jews, from its origins to the present. Shandler relates the multifaceted history of Yiddish in the form of a biographical profile. Through a series of thematic chapters—from “Name” and “Date and Place of Birth” to “Religion” and “Life Expectancy”—he offers surprising insights into the dynamic interrelation of the language, its speakers, and their culture and explores the varied symbolic investments that Yiddish speakers and others have made in the language. Join us for a conversation celebrating this new book with Jeffrey Shandler, Anita Norich, and Ayala Fader, moderated by YIVO's Academic Advisor and Director of Exhibitions Eddy Portnoy. Buy the book This book talk originally took place on February 17, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Jeffrey Shandler's new book, Yiddish: Biography of a Language (Oxford UP, 2020), presents the story of Yiddish, the defining vernacular of Ashkenazi Jews, from its origins to the present. Shandler relates the multifaceted history of Yiddish in the form of a biographical profile. Through a series of thematic chapters—from “Name” and “Date and Place of Birth” to “Religion” and “Life Expectancy”—he offers surprising insights into the dynamic interrelation of the language, its speakers, and their culture and explores the varied symbolic investments that Yiddish speakers and others have made in the language. Join us for a conversation celebrating this new book with Jeffrey Shandler, Anita Norich, and Ayala Fader, moderated by YIVO's Academic Advisor and Director of Exhibitions Eddy Portnoy. Buy the book This book talk originally took place on February 17, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Jeffrey Shandler's new book, Yiddish: Biography of a Language (Oxford UP, 2020), presents the story of Yiddish, the defining vernacular of Ashkenazi Jews, from its origins to the present. Shandler relates the multifaceted history of Yiddish in the form of a biographical profile. Through a series of thematic chapters—from “Name” and “Date and Place of Birth” to “Religion” and “Life Expectancy”—he offers surprising insights into the dynamic interrelation of the language, its speakers, and their culture and explores the varied symbolic investments that Yiddish speakers and others have made in the language. Join us for a conversation celebrating this new book with Jeffrey Shandler, Anita Norich, and Ayala Fader, moderated by YIVO's Academic Advisor and Director of Exhibitions Eddy Portnoy. Buy the book This book talk originally took place on February 17, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

In this week's Talking Health, Jessica discusses how the UK healthy life expectancy has fallen by two years in the past decade meaning that people are living longer but not healthier lives. 

The West Garfield Park Sankofa Village Wellness Center offers primary medical care, fitness services and more. Access to these things could help residents who live, on average, 16 years fewer than people in other parts of Chicago, advocates say. On today's Block Club Chicago podcast, sponsored by Rush, their VP of community health equity Rukiya Curvey Johnson discusses the opening.  Host - Jon Hansen Guest - Rukiya Curvey Johnson READ MORE HERE Michael Liptrot's Coverage of the opening HERE Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

The US economy looks great on paper: high GDP, low unemployment, and booming markets. So why does it feel like the system is broken for so many people? To unpack the disconnect between macroeconomic data and everyday financial anxiety, we're joined by Chicago Booth professor Steve Kaplan. A staunch defender of the free market, Kaplan argues that despite our collective pessimism, American capitalism is actually delivering unprecedented prosperity. Are we just looking at the data wrong, or is the market failing us? From the staggering costs of the US healthcare system to the lasting scars of the China labor shock, we debate the deepest fractures in our modern economic framework. Recorded alongside the Stigler Center's economic conference "Can Capitalism Be Popular?" the conversation covers how to actually measure an economic system, the U.S. vs. Europe debate, the opioid crisis, health care lock-in, teachers' unions, UBI, and the core tension of the whole show: if capitalism is working, why doesn't it feel that way? Connect with us:

Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome and Life Expectancy in U.S. Adults.

Host: Dr. David DeRose, MD, MPH. Co-Host: Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, MPH. (Cherokee Nation). Guests: Jacob Bor, SD, Associate Professor, Departments of Global Health and Epidemiology, Boston University School of Public Health; Michael E. Bird, MSW, MPH (Kewa Pueblo), Past President of the American Public Health Association. Description Dr. Jacob Bor and Michael Bird paint a chilling picture of how Native Americans are dying as early as residents of a third-world country like Bangladesh, rather than having the longevity benefits enjoyed by most of those living in the United States. You will learn how these startling death rates have not been recognized until recently, due to the misclassification of many Native Americans. The full scientific study featured in the program is: Bor J, Bird M, et al. Life expectancy of American Indian and Alaska Native persons and underreporting of mortality in vital statistics. JAMA. 2025; 334(3):243-252. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.8126. For Further Information, visit: www.AIANL.org.

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Patients and IRs alike dread the persistent cycles of malfunction and repeated procedures that often accompany biliary drains. What can you do to keep patients off the doorstep of reintervention? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Ahsun Riaz of Northwestern Medicine joins host Dr. Michael Barraza to walk through strategies for preventing and managing complications of percutaneous biliary drain placement. --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction01:51 - Complication Rates and Associated Factors06:09 - PTC in Non-Dilated Biliary Systems11:00 - Techniques for Access and Drain Placement15:10 - Drain Flushing, Capping, and Ideal Positioning17:48 - External versus Internal-External Biliary Drains20:42 - Managing Pericatheter Leakage23:01 - Life Expectancy and Stenting Malignant Strictures26:32 - Tract Maturation and Minimizing Access Sites28:56 - Addressing Unresolving Hyperbilirubinemia34:52 - Managing Bloody Drain Output38:12 - Approach to Dislodged Drains39:40 - Drain-Associated Pain and Exchange Timing42:49 - Strategy for Benign Biliary Strictures45:18 - Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks --- More about this episode The discussion begins with a look at the data on biliary drain-related adverse events, emphasizing the need to bring down the high rates of complications that may take a toll on patients' quality of life. Dr. Riaz stresses the importance of employing techniques at initial drain placement, such as placing left-sided drains where appropriate and minimizing biliary pressure buildup, to reduce the starting risk of malfunction. The physicians go on to share their algorithms for approaching various scenarios, from pericatheter leakage and drain dislodgement to unresolving hyperbilirubinemia, pointing out the factors and observations that should influence treatment approaches during planning and intraprocedurally. Finally, the physicians address the evolving landscape of long-term biliary management, assessing potential drainage strategies as survival rates improve in hepatobiliary malignancies, and underscore the critical importance of collaboration with gastroenterologists and surgeons to ensure cohesive, goals-of-care-centered management. --- Resources Adverse Events After Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage: A 10-Year Retrospective Analysishttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2024.12.022

Send us Fan MailData showing that the community surrounding Portia Mills Hines Park has the lowest life expectancy in Wilmington is stark. But what does that reality look like up close—and what's being done about it?In this episode, Shoresides speaks with Dr. Mayra Galeano, the chief medical officer at a clinic close to the problem. She tells us what it's like to provide care in the community. The clinic is open to everyone, serving Black and Latino residents among others—and patients don't need insurance. Learn more• MedNorth Health Center: https://mednorth.orgLearn more about the Coastal Journalism Hub: http://www.coastaljournalism.org/Support the showwww.shoresides.org 

What truly helps people live longer, healthier lives? In this episode, we talk with journalist and author Ken Stern about the science behind longevity and why social connection may matter more than diet or exercise alone. From loneliness being compared to smoking 15 cigarettes a day to cultures that keep older adults engaged through work and community, we explore how purpose, relationships, and social structures shape healthy aging. Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Ken Stern [6:47] Big Cities vs Rural Living and Life Expectancy [10:22] Are We Overvaluing Diet and Exercise? [16:34] Why Loneliness Is Worse in the U.S. [23:35] The Blue Zones Debate [26:18] How to Build Stronger Social Connections [30:25] Rethinking Retirement and Purpose [40:28] Why Generational Mixing Matters [44:41] Intergenerational Communities and Empathy [53:50] Desert Island Music [58:11] Grooving Session: How to Live Your Best (and Longest) Life ©2026 Behavioral Grooves Links About Ken The Longevity Project Healthy to 100 by Ken Stern Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube Support Behavioral Grooves Musical Links Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark U2 - With or Without You

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Good News: Life Expectancy is Going Up Episode 374 – The latest U.S. life expectancy figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer some fantastic news. The prospect of increased longevity should make all of us smile. But does it complicate your retirement planning? More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes Transcript of Podcast Episode 374 Hello, this is Bill Rainaldi, with another edition of Security Mutual's SML Planning Minute. In today's episode, good news: life expectancy is going up! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, life expectancy in the U.S. hit a record high in 2024 at age 79. It was 78.4 the previous year. In addition, death rates from things like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease all went down. Perhaps surprisingly, the biggest drop of all occurred with deaths due to overdoses, which went down by 14.4 percent.[1] The previous peak had been 78.8 in 2019, the last year before COVID. As a result of the pandemic, life expectancy had dropped to 76.4 years in 2021. But COVID deaths have gone down by 93 percent since their 2021 peak.[2] So even though COVID is still a concern, particularly among older Americans, it's safe to say that, for the most part, the pandemic is over. It is believed that a significant portion of the improvement stems from better medications, including the introduction of GLP-1s.[3] Of course, there is no guarantee that progress will continue, that another pandemic can be avoided, or that experience and research regarding any prescribed treatment doesn't result in a change of course. But right now, the news is positive in many ways. But the good news also highlights a dilemma: many people are likely to end up living longer than they expected, especially if the recent mortality expectation improvement continues. And you might not be ready for it. Have you prepared for a long retirement? This is something we talked about extensively back in episode 330. One of the biggest fears people have going into retirement is that they'll eventually run out of money. A recent survey by Global Atlantic Financial Group indicates that a full 67 percent of people between the ages of 55 and 75 are concerned about outliving their assets.[4] So how do you plan for a long retirement? One way to start is to consider a “decumulation” strategy. That is, a retirement withdrawal plan. You need to think carefully about your preferred lifestyle in retirement, and whether your assets are likely to make it past age 90. According to a recent study by IRALOGIX, 49 percent of retirees are operating without a formal withdrawal strategy.[5] These people instead just take what they need as they go. Only 22 percent have a systematic withdrawal process. Another 17 percent are fortunate enough that they can afford living on dividends and interest alone. One possible tool to use for planning a lengthy retirement is a series of Roth conversions during the early years of retirement. Unlike a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA does not have Required Minimum Distributions or RMDs. The big disadvantage to a Roth is that you don't get a tax deduction going in. The big advantage is that while the account still grows tax-free, and if you follow the rules, any money that does come out, is tax-free. Additionally, since you took a tax deduction when you contributed to your IRA or 401(k), moving that money into a Roth would be considered a taxable transaction. RMDs generally begin at age 73, or age 75 for people born 1960 or later. But if you retire before that age, it could be a great time to start gradually converting to a Roth during those intervening years. If you're in a lower tax bracket because you're not working, it can be more tax advantaged. All that said, it's a good idea to validate your Roth IRA approach with a tax advisor, as there may be situations where withdrawals may become taxable if the Roth has not been in place and seasoned for a minimum of five (5) years. You can also check your Social Security. If you haven't started yet, there are some decisions you'll need to make. You can begin collecting as early as age 62 (age 60 if you're a surviving spouse) or as late as age 70. The benefit goes up a little bit every month you wait between the two. Generally speaking, the longer you live, the more it makes sense to wait. Yet another way to approach decumulation is to use a “bucket” method. This comes in several varieties, but one popular version has been put forward by Christine Benz at Morningstar.[6] Under this concept, you set up your retirement savings in three different retirement “buckets.” Bucket one would be invested in something liquid such as a money market fund. This bucket would be available for short-term cash needs, with maybe two or three years' worth of expenses.[7] Bucket two would be on the conservative side, with a combination of stocks, bonds and cash investments. Money in this bucket would be gradually shifted into bucket one as needed over time.[8] Bucket three would be invested in assets with high growth potential. This is the bucket that is going to have the most volatility and is going to require the bulk of your attention.[9] The hope is that by gradually shifting your assets from one bucket to the next, you'll get a better sense of how long your assets are going to last, and whether you need to make adjustments. It truly is great news that life expectancy has been going up. So many of us are looking forward to a lengthy retirement, perhaps even longer than we originally expected. But it comes with a downside: it may end up straining your finances more than you realize. The best you can do is think about it ahead of time and be ready if you're lucky enough to experience a lengthy retirement. [1] Wall Street Journal Editorial Board. “A U.S. Life Expectancy Milestone.” The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/u-s-life-expectancy-2024-record-cdc-health-mortality-cancer-covid-60a171ee (accessed February 13, 2026). [2] Id. [3] Id. [4] Almazora, Leo. “Two-thirds of investors worried they’ll outlive their assets.” Investmentnews.com. https://www.investmentnews.com/retirement-planning/two-thirds-of-investors-worried-theyll-outlive-their-assets/259916 (accessed April 8, 2025). [5] IRALOGIX. “Nearly Half of Retirees Lack a Structured Decumulation Strategy, Raising Concerns Over Rapid Depletion of Savings, New Survey Finds.” Iralogix.com. https://iralogix.com/nearly-half-of-retirees-lack-a-structured-decumulation-strategy-raising-concerns-over-rapid-depletion-of-savings-new-survey-finds/  (accessed February 27, 2026). [6] Wohlner, Roger. “Living Past 90: How to Play the Long Game on Retirement, Tax Planning.” Thinkadvisor.com. https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/03/26/how-to-plan-for-clients-who-might-live-to-90-and-beyond/?recombee_recomm_id=dec3bbe9440a929183645028596b8bf4 (accessed April 9, 2025). [7] Id. [8] Id. [9] Id. More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes This podcast is brought to you by Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, The Company That Cares®. The content provided is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Information is provided in good faith. However, the Company makes no representation or warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. The information presented is designed to provide general information regarding the subject matter covered. 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Hey Diabuddy thank you for listening to show, send me some positive vibes with your favorite part of this episode.Does having Type 1 diabetes shorten your life?In this episode, Coach Ken and Graham dive into a topic that many people living with diabetes have quietly Googled at some point: life expectancy with Type 1 diabetes.After uncovering statistics suggesting that people with Type 1 diabetes may lose 10–13 years off their life, the conversation quickly evolves into a deeper discussion about what those numbers really mean — and whether they actually define your future.Ken challenges the idea that a statistic determines someone's destiny and explains why blood sugar stability, overall health habits, and mindset may play a far bigger role than any headline statistic.The conversation also explores Ken's Five Pillars framework for diabetes success, which focuses on the key areas that influence long-term health and blood sugar stability. This episode is a reminder that while statistics may provide context, they do not determine your outcome. What you do day-to-day — your habits, decisions, and mindset — plays a far greater role in shaping your health and your life.

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We'll take good news where we can get it, and over the past week we received a double dose of good news based on data from the CDC. U.S. life expectancy bounced back to 79 years most recently – that's up just over seven months from the prior year. And in Florida, the news was even better with life expectancy checking in at about 80. 

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Sleeping fewer than seven hours per night is strongly linked to a shorter lifespan, even when factors like diet, exercise, income, and access to health care are taken into account Large-scale U.S. data shows sleep loss predicts reduced life expectancy more reliably than many habits people focus on daily, including physical inactivity and obesity Chronic short sleep keeps your heart, immune system, and brain under constant strain, preventing the nightly repair work your body relies on to stay resilient over time Sleep pressure builds when your cells fail to produce energy efficiently, leading to toxic byproducts that force your brain into deeper fatigue and stronger sleep demand Improving sleep is one of the most practical and controllable ways to support long-term health, because nightly sleep habits respond directly to changes in light exposure, environment, and daily timing

Season 5 of the Medical Matters Podcast opens with an examination of life expectancy in the United States. Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormick break down figures that confirm a record-high for both men and women in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released these numbers last week for the year 2024.While deaths from illnesses such as coronavirus have decreased, there is also a strong decline in drug overdose deaths. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US, followed by cancer and unintentional injuries.The doctors also examine the availability of health insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. Further, the continued increase of flu cases, including Influenza-A are discussed.

As a U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East, President Trump goes back to negotiating with Iran. But what does the U.S. want in a deal, now that Iran's nuclear sites are rubble, and will Trump help the country's protesters? Plus, new figures show Americans are living longer, which is good news with political lessons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a textNew year, same heart: we kick off 2026 with a clear promise—less hate, more listening—and a warm, candid check-in from the couch. Think realistic resolutions, honest progress, and the art of hibernation done right. We trade performative perfection for small, steady moves and a little humor about Apple Watch stand-offs, spinach-near-cheese iron counts, and the weather that cancels steps.Our winter watchlist leans twisty and absorbing. Runaway peels back the glossy family image to reveal buried truths, while His And Hers turns marriage into a high-stakes guessing game where certainty keeps shifting. Evil Influencer examines charm, control, and community gatekeeping with an unsettling look at trust exploited. For movie night, The Rip drops us into a moral pressure cooker—found money, fractured loyalties, and a decision you'll debate with yourself long after the credits.Reading brings balance and breath. It Starts With Us offers healing and hope after hurt, What Lies Between Us traps us in a mother-daughter maze of memory and blame, and Dean Koontz's Life Expectancy blends suspense with wit, proving genre can stretch without snapping. We talk audiobook momentum, book club plans, and how swapping doom-scrolling for chapters reshapes attention. On the music side, we go deep with Taylor Swift's storytelling and a wave of 2000s nostalgia that anchors mood and memory.We also pause for a grounded note on Minnesota's ICE tensions: empathy without naivete, lawful accountability without cruelty, and a focus on safety that resists chaos. The throughline is simple and stubbornly hopeful—slow progress counts, tenderness is strength, and attention is a superpower. If you're craving smart recs, real talk, and a nudge toward gentler days, this one's your winter companion. If it resonates, follow, share with a friend, and leave a review so more kind, curious people can find us.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/onourbestbehavior

Send us a textNew year, same heart: we kick off 2026 with a clear promise—less hate, more listening—and a warm, candid check-in from the couch. Think realistic resolutions, honest progress, and the art of hibernation done right. We trade performative perfection for small, steady moves and a little humor about Apple Watch stand-offs, spinach-near-cheese iron counts, and the weather that cancels steps.Our winter watchlist leans twisty and absorbing. Runaway peels back the glossy family image to reveal buried truths, while His And Hers turns marriage into a high-stakes guessing game where certainty keeps shifting. Evil Influencer examines charm, control, and community gatekeeping with an unsettling look at trust exploited. For movie night, The Rip drops us into a moral pressure cooker—found money, fractured loyalties, and a decision you'll debate with yourself long after the credits.Reading brings balance and breath. It Starts With Us offers healing and hope after hurt, What Lies Between Us traps us in a mother-daughter maze of memory and blame, and Dean Koontz's Life Expectancy blends suspense with wit, proving genre can stretch without snapping. We talk audiobook momentum, book club plans, and how swapping doom-scrolling for chapters reshapes attention. On the music side, we go deep with Taylor Swift's storytelling and a wave of 2000s nostalgia that anchors mood and memory.We also pause for a grounded note on Minnesota's ICE tensions: empathy without naivete, lawful accountability without cruelty, and a focus on safety that resists chaos. The throughline is simple and stubbornly hopeful—slow progress counts, tenderness is strength, and attention is a superpower. If you're craving smart recs, real talk, and a nudge toward gentler days, this one's your winter companion. If it resonates, follow, share with a friend, and leave a review so more kind, curious people can find us.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/onourbestbehavior

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal reports that according to the CDC, 79 is the newest life expectancy in the country along with some other eye-popping like obesity rate is down as well

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Being a Millionaire Ain’t What It Used to Be Episode 367 – It wasn't that long ago that Regis Philbin drew massive viewers with his TV program Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Never mind the fact that the top prize was $1 million before taxes, which is considerably less than $1 million after taxes. But in today's economy, being a millionaire does not necessarily project the same status it once did. Or does it? More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes Transcript of Podcast Episode 367 Hello, this is Bill Rainaldi, with another edition of Security Mutual's SML Planning Minute. In today's episode, being a millionaire ain’t what it used to be. It wasn't that long ago that Regis Philbin drew massive viewers with his TV program Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Never mind the fact that the top prize was $1 million before taxes, which is considerably less than $1 million after taxes. And while it's much more noticeable today, even during Y2K, being a millionaire did not give the same status that it once did. Yet it's an achievement many of us are shooting for. According to a new study, almost half of all workers (48 percent) have set $1 million as their retirement benchmark. That number was only 37 percent in 2024. But people aren't necessarily optimistic about reaching that milestone. In fact, a mere 27 percent actually expect to get there.[1] Another recent study provides more information on this. An analysis of government survey data done by Bloomberg indicates that there are more than 24 million millionaire households, or almost one in five. But a lot of that wealth is sealed into 401(k)s, IRAs and home equity, none of which is easily accessible. This is especially true for households in the lower end of the millionaire spectrum, with a net worth between $1 million and $2 million, which on average, have 66 percent of their wealth locked into these types of assets.[2] It’s important not to minimize what so many people have accomplished. $1 million is a great emotional milestone. And it's still a lot of money. The median household net worth is considerably less: about $193,000.[3] But nowadays, you might not be able to live off $1 million. It could end up lasting you a long time, but it all depends on where you live (which you can control), your health and longevity (which you might not be able to control), and how much you spend on things like housing, health care and other expenses. Every situation is different, of course. The cost of living varies widely throughout the United States. According to research by Forbes magazine, the average cost of living, defined as “housing costs, transportation, health care, food and income taxes,” is the highest in Hawaii at $55,491. Mississippi comes in the lowest with an average of $32,336. Of course, this is just for the essentials. The figures don't include entertainment, travel or anything else.[4] When it comes to longevity, average life expectancy has some quirks to it. For one thing, each year you age, your remaining life expectancy goes down, but not by a full year. This is a statistical oddity due to the fact that you're still here, but a few of your peers are not. For example, if you are a male age 60, your remaining life expectancy is 23.3 years, or to age 83.3. But if you make it to age 65, your new life expectancy is 19.3 years, or to age 84.3.[5] There are gender differences as well. For people age 65, females, on average, outlive males by approximately 2.7 years.[6] These are all just averages, of course. But the resulting life expectancies are often longer than people might anticipate. Here's another unique statistic: For a married couple age 60, there is approximately a 60 percent chance that at least one of the two will live past age 90.[7] That may or may not be you, but the longer you expect to live, the more concerned you will be about whether your $1 million is enough. How long will it last, and will you still be around when it runs out? Here are three hypotheticals compiled by SmartAsset. In the first one, assume you start with $1 million and get a 6 percent return. Also assume you are in a 24 percent tax bracket and you spend $5,000 per month. In that scenario, your $1 million should last you 30 years. But in the second scenario, assuming your return goes down to 5 percent, the well would run dry in 26 years. In the third scenario, your return goes up to 7 percent. But your tax bracket is also higher: 32 percent, and your withdrawal goes up to $6,000 per month. With those assumptions, your savings would only last 23 years.[8] Keep in mind that these examples do not include other sources of income such as Social Security. The maximum amount of Social Security you can collect is $5,181[9] per month before tax and Medicare charges, but that assumes you paid in the maximum and collect at age 70, which less than 10 percent of people do.[10] The average benefit is approximately $1,959 per month.[11] But when it comes to retirement income, the one huge advantage Social Security has is that it is indexed for inflation, although the Cost of Living Adjustment (or COLA) increases don't always keep up. So, how much you can accumulate for retirement is important, but it's not everything. Perhaps some of us are focusing on the wrong thing. Maybe it's just as important to have an income plan as it is to have an accumulation plan.[12] In other words, no matter how much you save, it's still only the first half of the journey. [1] Randall, Steve. “Nearly half of workers peg retirement target at $1M as anxiety climbs.” Investmentnews.com. https://www.investmentnews.com/retirement-planning/nearly-half-of-workers-peg-retirement-target-at-1m-as-anxiety-climbs/263546 (accessed December 15, 2025). [2] Steverman, Ben, Tartar, Andre and Davidson, Stephanie. “America Is Minting Lots Of Cash-Strapped Millionaires.” Fa-mag.com. https://www.fa-mag.com/news/america-is-minting-lots-of-cash-strapped-millionaires-84395.html (accessed December 12, 2025). [3] Kane, Libby. “The net worth it takes at every age to be richer than most people you know.” Businessinsider.com https://www.businessinsider.com/net-worth-data-american-wealth-age-2025-4 (accessed December 12, 2025). [4] Rothstein, Robin. “Examining The Cost Of Living By State.” Forbes.com. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/cost-of-living-by-state/ (accessed December 15, 2025). [5] Social Security Administration. “Retirement & Survivors Benefits: Life Expectancy Calculator.” Ssa.gov. https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/population/longevity.html (accessed December 15, 2025). [6] The Global Statistics. “Life Expectancy by Age in the US 2025 | Stats & Facts.” Theglobalstatistics.com. https://www.theglobalstatistics.com/life-expectancy-by-age/ (accessed December 15, 2025). [7] Social Security Administration. “Longevity Visualizer.” SSA.gov. https://www.ssa.gov/policy/tools/longevity-visualizer/index.html (accessed December 15, 2025). [8] Smartasset.com. “Is $1M Enough to Retire Comfortably in 2025? Replace Guesswork With a Fiduciary-Built Plan.” Insights.smartasset.com. https://insights.smartasset.com/sem/how-long-will-1m-last-in-retirement?utm (accessed December 15, 2025). [9] Social Security Administration. “Worker with steady earnings at the maximum level since age 22.” Ssa.gov. https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/examplemax.html (accessed December 15, 2025). [10] Royal, James. “What age do most Americans take Social Security?” Bankrate.com. https://www.bankrate.com/retirement/when-do-most-americans-take-social-security/ (accessed December 15, 2025). [11] Horton, Cassidy. “What's the average Social Security check in Dec. 2025?” Aol.com. https://www.aol.com/finance/retirement-planning/article/average-social-security-benefit-payment-december-2025-195039610.html (accessed December 15, 2025). [12] LaPonsie, Maryalene. “Can You Retire on $1 Million? Here’s How Far It Will Go in 2025.” USNews.com. https://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/articles/can-you-retire-on-one-million (accessed December 15, 2025). More SML Planning Minute Podcast Episodes This podcast is brought to you by Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, The Company That Cares®. The content provided is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Information is provided in good faith. However, the Company makes no representation or warranty of any kind regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information. The information presented is designed to provide general information regarding the subject matter covered. It is not to serve as legal, tax or other financial advice related to individual situations, because each individual's legal, tax and financial situation is different. Specific advice needs to be tailored to your situation. Therefore, please consult with your own attorney, tax professional and/or other advisors regarding your specific situation. To help reach your goals, you need a skilled professional by your side. Contact your local Security Mutual life insurance advisor today. As part of the planning process, he or she will coordinate with your other advisors as needed to help you achieve your financial goals and objectives. For more information, visit us at SMLNY.com/SMLPodcast. 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Milwaukee's health department released its community report identifying five major areas putting Milwaukee residents at higher risk.

It’s a wonderful life… span?

Send us a textAfter an excruciating knee-tweak, Catherine Butterfield streamed into the Playwright's Spotlight being laid up on the couch. Proof that playwrights will go above and beyond, so we were unable to do the originally planned in-person interview. In this episode, we breakdown layering stories in the same location throughout different eras, when it's time to share and direct one's work, and "stumbling" upon commissions and opportunities. We also delve into New York being a musical theatre bastion, the effect of AI on creativity, receiving, achieving, and the benefits of awards, and seeking out competitions. We dive into major city and smaller markets, the pros and cons of Equity Theatre, never locking decisions down, multiple drafts and plot twists, and adjusting for casting. If there are layers in playwriting, there are definitely layers to this interview. Enjoy!Catherine Butterfield is a playwright, screenwriter, and director. Her play Joined at the Head won the George E. Oppenheimer/New York Newsday Award for outstanding play by a first-time playwright. She has also received the Kennedy Center-American Express award for outstanding promise as a playwright; the Kaufman & Hart Award for best new American comedy for her play The Sleeper; and the Davie Award for best new play in regional theater for Life in the Trees.  Her play Top of the World was a semi-finalist in the 2018 Eugene O'Neill playwriting competition and has been optioned for production in New York. Other plays include Electra, Revisited, include Life Expectancy, It Has to Be You, The Sleeper, Where the Truth Lies, Snowing at Delphi and Life in the Trees published by Dramatists Play Service, Samuel French and Playscripts, Inc.Her play Brownstone opens January 24th and runs through February 28th at the Atwater Village Theater in Los Angeles, CA. For tickets, visit - https://openfisttheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/calendarWebsite and Socials for Catherine Butterfield -www.catherinebutterfield.comIG - @catherine.butterfieldFB - https://www.facebook.com/catherine.butterfield.129Bluesky - @cbutterfield.bsky.socialWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Productions and Playwright's SpotlightPunk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the show

How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 1 How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 2 Creating Thriving Soil   00:01:05 – How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 1: Today's show begins with Zaira Ruiz, Kansas 4-H regional specialist and faculty at the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Garden City, as she explains how social determinants impact health. She lists the various social factors.   00:12:05 – How Where You Live Impacts Life Expectancy, Part 2: Zaira continues the show discussing examples of social determinants in Kansas and superfund sites. Links for More Information: Social Determinants, A Tale of Two Zip Codes, Havard Study, Epidemic of Loneliness, General Surgeon Social Connection, Wichita Life Expectancy, American Heart Association - Midwest Region, EPA Superfund Sites, Iola Case Study   00:23:05 – Creating Thriving Soil: Pottawatomie County Extension Agent, Shannon Blocker, ends the show sharing ways to improve soil to boost resilience, create a thriving landscape and provide long-term soil vitality.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Join host Dr. Charlotte Huntley for a compelling conversation with Edward Johnson, Assistant Health Commissioner at Columbus Public Health, who proves that public health pathways are rarely linear. With a background in philosophy, politics, and economics, Edward brings a unique lens to the field, discussing how data modernization must go beyond cold numbers to harness the power of storytelling—evidenced by the transformative "Life Expectancy in Columbus Story Map" that secured cross-sector community buy-in. The discussion dives into real-world applications of public health leadership, from enacting a comprehensive flavored tobacco ban to repurposing emergency preparedness "pods" for food distribution during a massive SNAP benefits crisis. This episode explores the vital need for interdisciplinary collaboration, playing well in the "sandbox" with police, fire, and parks departments, and offers a resonant definition of the field: "How long do you live, and how well do you live those years?"   Resources ▶️ Join the PHEC Podcast Community ▶️ Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes ▶️ DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting

Dr Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Henry Buchwald, author of "Healthcare Upside Down: A Critical Examination of Policy and Practice."

Examining the U.S. Healthcare System with Dr. Henry Buchwald: Challenges, Changes, and Solutions. Dr. Henry Buchwald, author of "Healthcare Upside Down: A Critical Examination of Policy and Practice," is an emeritus professor and pioneer in bariatric surgery. He discusses the significant changes and current flaws within the U.S. healthcare system, including the commodification of medicine, administrative bloat, and the decline of the doctor-patient relationship. He explores the high costs coupled with poor outcomes compared to other countries, and Dr. Buchwald's personal experience with the healthcare system. The discussion also touches on the role of new weight loss drugs, innovations in metabolic surgery, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence in medicine. Dr. Buchwald offers insights and potential solutions to improve the healthcare system, emphasizing the need for a return to patient-focused care. And check out Dr. Hoffman's book review HERE. 

How should we think about death and how it happens? Americans now die more often than our peers in other wealthy countries. What does that shortened mortality say about our lives? On this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Wrigley-Field of the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Population Center. 

On the Thursday December 4th edition of Georgia Today: A new CDC report shows Georgia near the bottom of the list for life expectancy; The Atlanta based UPS is facing two wrongful death lawsuits; And the Atlanta Board of Education just approved a new school redistricting plan, much to the dismay of some community members.

Dale Hall of the Society of Actuaries explains how to project your longevity and why informed life expectancy matters for retirement planning.

For Shop Talk, we explore why did human life expectancy stick around 30-40 years old for thousands of years and then suddenly increased by 4 decades in less than 200 years! Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered why some people live well into their nineties — or even past a hundred — and still stay healthy, active, and happy? Around the world, there are a few remarkable places where this isn't rare at all. They're called Blue Zones.  In this episode, we'll talk about the most well-known blue zones and you'll learn some vocabulary related to living a long and healthy life. Show notes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/   Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar tu ingles están en: http://www.inglespodcast.com/  

Riding on the coat tails of last week's jewel heist episode, I'm back this week with the intriguing history of the Hope Diamond.  The story of the Hope Diamond is convoluted. It changed hands many times, stolen on several occasions and was gradually cut down from 112 carats to just 45 and a half today. Known for its rich blue color and red phosphorescence, the Hope Diamond is extremely rare and highly coveted. But, a big part of the reason the Hope Diamond is so well known is not because it's pretty and sparkly. It's because it has a rather dark past. In fact, when you follow the story of the Hope Diamond back through its many owners, you may begin to notice a trail of destruction and tragedy left in its wake. For many, the tragic demise of many of the diamond's former owners is even proof of a curse. This infamy is a big part of what makes the Hope Diamond the most famous diamond in the world with an estimated value of between 200 and 350 million dollars. But, is any of it true? Or is it all a publicity stunt? Let's fix that. Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: So Supernatural "The Curse of the Hope Diamond"Wikipedia "Hope Diamond"Wikipedia "Pierre C. Cartier"Smithsonian "History of the Hope Diamond"Chateau du Versailles "Louis XIII and Versailles"National Institute of Demographics "Life Expectancy in France"Wikipedia "Edward Beale McLean"Shoot me a message! Support the show

Forget expensive biohacks and longevity gadgets; the real secret to anti-aging starts with getting you from “fine” to extraordinary through the basics that most doctors never discuss. Dr. Vonda Wright challenges the entire medical paradigm by treating patients as whole people rather than collections of body parts, revealing how a 46-year-old woman's frozen shoulder is actually a warning sign of perimenopause, inflammation, and systemic hormone depletion that conventional orthopaedics completely misses. Join the Ultimate Human VIP community for Gary Brecka's proven wellness protocols!: https://bit.ly/4ai0Xwg Get Dr. Vonda Wright's book, “Unbreakable“ here: https://bit.ly/4hGy9Bh   Listen to "HOT For Your Health" on all your favorite platforms! YouTube: https://bit.ly/3WBTpP2 Spotify: https://bit.ly/3WyIJRp Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4hLREJ2   Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright Website: https://bit.ly/439JGmN YouTube: https://bit.ly/43EDGTe Instagram: https://bit.ly/47UjwHl TikTok: https://bit.ly/3X7Mcq2 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3JGqEhi X.com: https://bit.ly/4oiKJt1 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Lj4T7K Thank you to our partners H2TABS: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4hMNdgg BODYHEALTH: “ULTIMATE20” FOR 20% OFF: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV BAJA GOLD: "ULTIMATE10" FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3WSBqUa COLD LIFE: THE ULTIMATE HUMAN PLUNGE: https://bit.ly/4eULUKp WHOOP: JOIN AND GET 1 FREE MONTH!: https://bit.ly/3VQ0nzW AION: “ULTIMATE10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4h6KHAD A-GAME: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: http://bit.ly/4kek1ij PEPTUAL: “TUH10” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/4mKxgcn CARAWAY: “ULTIMATE” FOR 10% OFF: https://bit.ly/3Q1VmkC HEALF: 10% OFF YOUR ORDER: https://bit.ly/41HJg6S BIOPTIMIZERS: “ULTIMATE” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/4inFfd7 RHO NUTRITION: “ULTIMATE15” FOR 15% OFF: https://bit.ly/44fFza0 GOPUFF: GET YOUR FAVORITE SNACK!: https://bit.ly/4obIFDC GENETIC METHYLATION TEST (UK ONLY): https://bit.ly/48QJJrk GENETIC TEST (USA ONLY): ⁠https://bit.ly/3Yg1Uk9 Watch  the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 Connect with Gary Brecka Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo X: https://bit.ly/3Opc8tf Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hH7Ri2 Website: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Merch: https://bit.ly/4aBpOM1 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47ejrws Ask Gary: https://bit.ly/3PEAJuG Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 02:40 Are You Really “Fine?” 06:27 Orthopaedic Surgery Style: Taking Care of the Whole Person 10:21 Why Are People So Inflamed in Midlife? 22:12 Misunderstanding Biology Leads to Disruption in Relationships 24:55 Physiology is the Answer 26:26 Osteoporosis Begins in Teenage Years 35:25 What is a Healthy Bone Lifestyle? 40:26 Bone Density is Highest in Gymnasts 43:14 Impact of Female Hormone Therapy 54:06 USA's Life Expectancy vs. Global 56:56 Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright 58:18 What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human? The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53% of American men are now dying before the age of 75—and that trend is getting worse.  Clinical psychologist Zac Seidler, Director of Men's Health Research at Movember, joins Offline to delve into how men misconstrue wellness in an increasingly digital world. Zac's work exposes how male influencers, podcasters, and cultural and political figures are shaping young men's views on masculinity, their relationships, and their overall health and wellbeing. But first! Jon opens up about teaching his own sons about strength and pride, and the myriad ways someone like George Retes is a better role model than the second most powerful elected official in the United States.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.