Longevity Research And Preventing Disease Before It Starts | Ep. 12 (ft. Martin O'Dea)

Can we slow aging? Can we prevent disease before it starts? And could simple lifestyle changes add years of healthy life? In this episode of Straight Talking Science, Barry Skillington sits down with Martin O'Dea, CEO of Applied Longevity Services and founder of the Longevity Summit Dublin, to explore the latest science of longevity, healthy aging, healthspan, and disease prevention. We discuss why aging is the biggest risk factor for chronic disease, how longevity research is changing modern medicine, and what science says about extending not just lifespan—but the number of healthy years you live. Topics include: • Longevity science explained • Healthspan vs lifespan • The biology of aging • Can we slow biological aging? • Rapamycin and metformin for longevity • Cellular reprogramming and Yamanaka factors • David Sinclair, Bryan Johnson, and the rise of longevity research • Biomarkers, wearables, and personalized health • Preventive medicine and disease prevention • The future of anti-aging science and geroscience • Lifestyle interventions that may add healthy years to your life Martin shares practical strategies for improving long-term health, tracking biomarkers, optimizing lifestyle habits, and understanding what the latest aging research means for everyday people. Whether you're interested in longevity, healthy aging, biohacking, preventive healthcare, health optimization, anti-aging research, or the future of medicine, this conversation provides an evidence-based look at where the field is heading. Follow Atlantia Clinical Trials: Website: https://atlantiaclinicaltrials.com/ LinkedIn: https://ie.linkedin.com/company/atlantia-clinical-trials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atlantia_clinicaltrials/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlantiaClinicalTrials/ Listen to Straight Talking Science on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vdjz93jVdKlY0Arl6rQ7Z #Longevity #HealthyAging #Healthspan #Lifespan #AgingResearch #LongevityScience #PreventiveMedicine #Rapamycin #Metformin #Biohacking #DavidSinclair #BryanJohnson #Geroscience #HealthOptimization #SciencePodcast