Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine, emphasizes the importance of skeletal muscle, cardiovascular health, a balanced diet, and an emphasis on protein intake for longevity, as it helps to maintain mobility, mental clarity, hormonal balance, and improve mood.
Now in his 60s, the physician and entrepreneur is directing tens of millions of dollars at far-out tech to let him and others live twice as long, or longer.
Experts and advocates are exploring the possibility of slowing or reversing aging, with some suggesting that people may be able to live to or beyond 120 years, while others call it bunk, and others warn of potential side effects such as loss of muscle mass and increased cancer risk.