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Beyond Lifespan translates current research on longevity, prevention and health into concrete decisions for your everyday life. With Dr. Mario Gietl and Dr. Max Griessinger.
This is the English edition of the podcast, available on Spotify. It features a selection of our episodes – the full German-language archive is on the German site.
Latest episode
In this Community Hotline episode, Mario and Max answer your questions about blood tests, supplements, and sports nutrition. They explain why maltodextrin can be easier on the stomach during endurance exercise, discuss the infection risks associated with raw milk, and put elevated homocysteine levels into medical context.
Recent episodes
From weight-loss drugs to electrolytes to dementia prevention – every episode with the evidence and practical context.
In her early thirties, a multiple sclerosis diagnosis suddenly changed sports journalist Anna Kraft’s life. Mario and Max speak with her about how she manages chronic fatigue through a radical dietary change, targeted pacing, and comprehensive blood testing. The two physicians also assess the risks of vitamin overdoses and explain the three fundamental pillars of healthy longevity.
Breathe through your nose instead of your mouth? Mario and Max explain how nasal breathing more than doubles the release of nitric oxide, thereby noticeably increasing oxygen saturation in the body. They also explore how nasal strips, mouth taping, and nasal rinses can help with blocked airways.
Take a warm shower in the evening to cool down and fall asleep faster? Mario and Max explain the physiological process behind vasodilation and how a controlled drop in core body temperature can improve sleep efficiency. They also reveal why timing is crucial—and why just ten minutes in the sauna can be enough.
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About the podcast
Every week, Mario and Max talk about the questions that determine our long-term health. They analyze new studies, question health trends and show which measures make scientific sense – without fearmongering, exaggeration or false certainty.
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