How Strong Relationships Add Years to Your Life Ken Stern

Social bonds may be the most overlooked key to longevity. In this episode, Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100 , explains how connection, purpose, and community can profoundly extend healthspan. Drawing on insights from Japan, Singapore, Korea, Spain, and Italy, he reveals how cultures that value older adults achieve healthier, longer lives. He contrasts this approach with the U.S., where technology-driven isolation and ageist norms undermine health and life expectancy. Intergenerational programs, lifelong learning, and community design that fosters everyday contact offer practical remedies for urban, high-stress environments. In this conversation with Peter Bowes, Stern challenges the “three-stage life” model and reframes later years as a period for contribution rather than decline. Ken Stern is the founder of The Longevity Project and author of “ Healthy to 100: Lessons from the World’s Healthiest Countries .” A former CEO of National Public Radio, he focuses on reimagining work, retirement, and social connection for healthier, longer lives. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify EnergyBits algae snacks A microscopic form of life that could help us age better. Use code LLAMA for a 20 percent discount SiPhox Health home blood testing Measure 17 critical blood biomarkers from home. Get a 20% discount with code LLAMA Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast, a HealthSpan Media LLC production, shares ideas but does not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns of any kind, or you are considering adopting a new diet or exercise regime, you should consult your doctor.

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How Strong Relationships Add Years to Your Life Ken Stern is an episode from Live Long and Master Aging by HealthSpan Media.

This episode is 35:08 long.

This episode was published on Oct 20, 2025.

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