High levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) are a marker of cardiovascular inflammation and a predictor of mortality that should be reduced.

“It is the best marker for cardiovascular inflammation, and also, we use it as a predictor of longevity. And its levels go up with mortality. And so, this is an association, but there's enough data that I would say if you have high levels of CRP, you need to get your levels down quickly.”

Vigorous intensity exercise is a highly effective, evidence-based intervention for extending healthspan and reducing mortality risk.

“If you could pill up what vigorous intensity exercise does, it would be the biggest anti-aging blockbuster out there.”

Healthspan is fundamentally about the quality of life and the ability to maintain vitality and purpose as one ages.

“Health span is how long are you in great health where you have you know the Vitality to live and enjoy your life where you're enjoying your grandkids you're enjoying what you're doing and you have that Vitality”

The primary objective of aging research should be to increase years of healthy living rather than focusing solely on extending maximum longevity.

“it is a hugely important shift for us to rather than focus on longevity and maximal longevity to focus on years of healthy living, the health span.”

A plant-based diet is an effective way to improve health and increase lifespan by reducing caloric intake.

“if you on a plant base well that's like the easiest way for you to manage this whole thing without torturing yourself with like everyday choices can i eat that or not i'm so for me default choice i'm like as plant-based as possible”

Individuals can and should take proactive measures to extend their healthspan to remain vital and active into their later years.

“the notion that it's a slow decline we'll talk about why that occurs but saying I refuse to let this decline happen I'm going to take agency and do what I can”

Interventions in the aging process should prioritize the extension of healthspan rather than just delaying the onset of specific terminal diseases.

“for me as somebody who is fundamentally interested in the biology of Aging the intent is to slow Aging in people before they get sick right to keep them healthy longer”