More Ice Cream, Less Biohacking: An Oncologist's Six Rules for Living Longer | Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel
<p dir="ltr">No-nonsense advice on sleep, diet, exercise, social connection, keeping your brain sharp, and not being a schmuck.</p> <p dir="ltr">Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD is a Vice Provost and Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. A bioethicist, health policy expert, and oncologist, he was one of the architects of the Affordable Care Act. He is a regular guest on CNN and MSNBC and frequently contributes to The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. His new book is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Your-Ice-Cream-Healthy/dp/1324117532">Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why longevity shouldn't be the goal — and what to aim for instead</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The single most powerful intervention for a long, healthy life (hint: it's not exercise)</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The neuroscience of friendship: how social connection literally changes your brain and body</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Six practical, science-backed rules for living well — from an oncologist with nothing to sell</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why ultra-processed food and sugary drinks are doing more damage than almost anything else</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The case for eating ice cream (yes, really) — and why moderation is the new discipline</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What retirement does to your brain, and how to protect your cognitive function as you age</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">ChatGPT as a diagnostic tool — and what a doctor actually thinks about that</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why the wellness industrial complex is making you worse, not better</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href="https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href="http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href="https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href="https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact
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