MD Longevity Lab: Playing the Long Game
MD Longevity Lab: Playing the Long Game
Podcast Description
The MD Longevity Lab Podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to optimize their health and longevity.... without turning it into a full-time job. Hosted by husband-and-wife physicians, Dr. Vikas Patel, MD, and Dr. Nisha Patel, MD, this dynamic series blends cutting-edge medical science with practical, real-world solutions for busy people who want to live longer, healthier lives.
With their combined expertise in medicine and lifestyle, Dr. Vikas and Dr. Nisha offer a refreshing, no-nonsense approach to longevity—cutting through the noise and delivering simple, effective strategies that actually fit into your life. Each episode explores the latest research, breakthrough treatments, and easy-to-implement habits that make a real impact on your health.
They believe that small, daily deposits into your ’health bank account’ compound over time, leading to massive long-term gains. Whether it’s a quick lifestyle tweak, a science-backed tip, or a groundbreaking medical insight, their goal is to help you make longevity sustainable and achievable.
If you’re tired of health advice that feels overwhelming or impossible to sustain, the MD Longevity Lab Podcast is here to change the game. Tune in and discover how small, consistent changes can lead to big results—because at MD Longevity Lab, we are playing the long game. For more information visit them at www.mdlongevitylab.com
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is established by listening. Please consult your own physician or healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or starting any new exercise or health program.
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The podcast covers key topics related to longevity and health optimization, including metabolic health, VO2 max, the current state of healthcare, and personalized wellness strategies. For example, episodes like 'Metabolic Health 101' explore foundational aspects of metabolic health and actionable steps for improvement, while 'VO2 Max: #1 Predictor of Longevity and Healthspan' highlights the importance of cardiovascular fitness and ways to enhance it.
The MD Longevity Lab Podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to optimize their health and longevity…. without turning it into a full-time job. Hosted by husband-and-wife physicians, Dr. Vikas Patel, MD, and Dr. Nisha Patel, MD, this dynamic series blends cutting-edge medical science with practical, real-world solutions for busy people who want to live longer, healthier lives.
With their combined expertise in medicine and lifestyle, Dr. Vikas and Dr. Nisha offer a refreshing, no-nonsense approach to longevity—cutting through the noise and delivering simple, effective strategies that actually fit into your life. Each episode explores the latest research, breakthrough treatments, and easy-to-implement habits that make a real impact on your health.
They believe that small, daily deposits into your ’health bank account’ compound over time, leading to massive long-term gains. Whether it’s a quick lifestyle tweak, a science-backed tip, or a groundbreaking medical insight, their goal is to help you make longevity sustainable and achievable.
If you’re tired of health advice that feels overwhelming or impossible to sustain, the MD Longevity Lab Podcast is here to change the game. Tune in and discover how small, consistent changes can lead to big results—because at MD Longevity Lab, we are playing the long game. For more information visit them at www.mdlongevitylab.com
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is established by listening. Please consult your own physician or healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or starting any new exercise or health program.
In this episode of MD Longevity Lab: Playing the Long Game, Dr. Vikas and Dr. Nisha explore how human connection and gratitude act as powerful, evidence-based tools for both mental health and longevity. They unpack the evolutionary origins of our social brain — from Dunbar’s number to cooperative child-rearing — and explain why humans are biologically wired to thrive in community. The episode highlights the growing loneliness epidemic and how social isolation increases mortality risk, drives chronic stress, and directly contributes to depression. Drawing on neuroscience, they discuss how connection improves oxytocin, serotonin, dopamine, inflammation, and default mode network activity, while loneliness dysregulates these pathways.
The conversation then turns to gratitude, including new research showing it reduces anxiety and depression, improves cardiovascular health, and continues to strengthen benefits over time. Gratitude letters, journaling, and “gratitude spotting” are presented as accessible, clinically meaningful practices — especially for patients with depression. The hosts also connect ancient Stoic wisdom to modern mental health strategies, showing how reframing, acceptance, and intentional connection have always been part of human resilience. The episode closes with practical “prescriptions” anyone can try: reach out to one person, practice a moment of gratitude, and build small daily habits that strengthen social bonds and mood. This Thanksgiving, the Patels remind us that while VO₂ max, DEXA scans, and biomarkers matter, the relationships and experiences we cultivate are equally essential for healthspan — and often the true foundation of emotional well-being.
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