Eric Topol breaks down longevity science and anti-aging myths

11 articles · Updated · NPR · May 1

The physician examines what evidence supports healthy ageing, including sleep hygiene and vaccines, while challenging hype around peptides, protein and other anti-ageing claims.
He contrasts scientifically grounded longevity research with commercial grift, focusing on which interventions may genuinely help people age well.
The report centres on "super ageing" and the wider debate over how to separate credible preventive health advice from marketing-driven anti-ageing promises.

How can individuals and doctors distinguish between genuine anti-aging breakthroughs and the latest unproven trends or unsafe shortcuts?

What unique traits allow 'super-agers' to defy cognitive decline, and can these findings reshape how we approach aging for everyone?

Could the promises of AI, peptides, and biotech truly extend human lifespan, or are we chasing longevity myths fueled by hype and grift?