WHOOP Podcast

4 Nov 2026 04:00

The 3 Habits For A Longer, Healthier Life with Longevity Expert Dr. Eric Verdin

What if the key to living longer isn't just adding years to your life, but adding more healthy years? In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with Dr. Eric Verdin, President and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, to explore the science of longevity and how everyday habits can shape the way we age. Dr. Verdin shares why healthspan matters more than lifespan, the lifestyle factors that have the greatest impact on long-term health, and how the partnership between WHOOP and the Buck Institute is helping turn decades of longevity research into actionable insights through WHOOP Age and Pace of Aging. The conversation dives into the importance of sleep consistency, intermittent fasting, movement, stress management, and human connection. Dr. Verdin also reveals his personal experience with undiagnosed sleep apnea, the surprising discovery that helped him dramatically improve his heart rate variability (HRV), and what it taught him about the power of continuous health monitoring. Together, Will and Dr. Verdin discuss how wearable technology could transform the future of medicine, shifting healthcare from treating disease to identifying risks earlier and helping people live healthier, longer lives.(00:50) Meet Dr. Eric Verdin, Longevity Expert

(02:42) Innovation From The Buck Institute for Research on Aging

(04:55) Knowing The Difference Between Healthspan vs. Lifespan

(07:22) Centenarians: How Genetics Play A Role

(09:00) Inside The WHOOP Healthspan Metrics

(10:30) Creating Control Over How You Age

(13:22) Secret to Sleep Consistency

(19:43) Stress Management's Impact on Aging

(23:32) Daily Movement Habits For Longevity

(24:50) Habit Stacking For Your Health

(26:45) Understanding HRV and Its Impact on Aging

(34:44) Role of Wearables in Medicine

(40:12) Focus Shift to Preventative Health