Rethinking Aging: Science, Society, And The Stories We Tell

Send us Fan Mail Want a longer life that still feels like yours? We sit down with psychologist Christina Röcke of the University of Zurich’s Healthy Longevity Center to unpack what actually fuels healthy aging—and what’s just marketing noise. From blue-zone myths to AI-driven biohacking, we trace why the longevity boom exploded and where the evidence really points: consistent movement, quality relationships, realistic stress strategies, and communities that make healthy choices simple. Join Swissinfo for a debate on this topic or read more of our science stories , by visiting our website swisinfo.ch . You can help other people to find our podcast by leaving us a five-star review. Journalist: Jessica Davis Plüss Host: Jo Fahy Audio editor/video journalist: Michele Andina Distribution and Marketing: Xin Zhang SWI swissinfo.ch is a public service media company based in Bern, Switzerland.

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Rethinking Aging: Science, Society, And The Stories We Tell is an episode from The Swiss Connection by SWI swissinfo.ch.

This episode is 21:08 long.

This episode was published on Dec 2, 2025.

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