LIFTS Episode 105 - Why Humans Age: Telomeres, Longevity, and the Limits of Lifespan with Dr. Bill Andrews

Welcome to the latest episode of L.I.F.T.S, your bite‑sized dose of the Latest Industry Fitness Trends and Stories.

In this episode of, hosts Matthew Januszek and Mohammed Iqbal sit down with Dr. Bill Andrews: molecular geneticist, inventor, and telomere pioneer to explore what actually causes human aging and whether it can be slowed, stopped, or even reversed.

Key topics covered:

• What telomeres are and why they determine human lifespan.
• Why aging isn't random, but biologically programmed.
• The real relationship between telomeres and cancer.
• How exercise, inflammation, and lifestyle impact cellular aging.
• Why most anti-aging products fail scientific scrutiny.
• The role of telomerase in extending cellular life.
• What longevity influencers often get wrong.
• Practical habits that may slow biological aging.

👉 To learn more about Dr. Bill Andrews' research, click here:

https://sierrasci.com/dr-bill-andrews/

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00:00 Welcome to LIFTS

03:30 Introducing Dr. Bill Andrews

05:00 The Childhood Question That Sparked a