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World-leading longevity researcher reveals: “You can’t blame your genes” for how you age

The latest episode of Don’t Let The Old Man In podcast features Professor Andrea Maier, one of the world’s most prolific longevity researchers and a leading voice in translating cutting-edge aging science into practical action.

As the Oon Chiew Seng Professor in Medicine at the National University of Singapore, Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Longevity, and founding president of the Healthy Longevity Medicine Society, Professor Maier has published nearly 400 peer-reviewed articles and advised the World Health Organization on healthy aging policy.

In this candid conversation with host Pod O’Sullivan – an entrepreneur who successfully sold businesses, executive coach to hundreds of CEOs across Asia for over 25 years, and current doctoral student in Oxford – Professor Maier breaks down the science of healthy longevity into actionable strategies men can implement today.

Actionable Insights for Healthy Ageing

Professor Maier breaks down complex biogerontology into strategies men can implement immediately:

  • Biological Age Testing: Understand how the”internal clock” ticks compared to your peers.
  • Combatting Cellular Senescence: Learn how”aging cells” contribute to disease and how to target them.
  • Brain Health: Prioritise cognitive maintenance, a frequently underestimated factor in midlife planning.
  • Proven Interventions: Specific diet changes can potentially add a decade to your life, while tailored exercise protocols protect vital organ function.

“The question is: how do we prevent the onset of chronic disease?” says Professor Maier.”This is about optimising health and interrogating aging processes across the life course”.

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About Professor Andrea Maier

Professor Maier is the Oon Chiew Seng Professor in Medicine at the National University of Singapore and Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Longevity. As a biogerontologist and internal medicine specialist, she leads international clinical trials to translate geroscience into accessible healthcare.

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World-leading longevity researcher reveals: “You can’t blame your genes” for how you age
POSTED: 06/02/2026

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