The full podcast with Dr Lindsay Wu is out now!

In the latest Project 100 episode, I sit down with Dr. Lindsay Wu, Senior Research Fellow at UNSW and head of the Laboratory for Ageing Research, to explore where Australia stands globally, how we measure up to these so-called longevity hotspots, and whether these Blue Zones are legitimate.

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Dr. Lindsay Wu is a Senior Research Fellow at UNSW Sydney, leading the Laboratory for Ageing Research, and has co-founded several biotechnology companies, including Life BioSciences and Jump Start Fertility, focusing on interventions to maintain healthy ageing.

This podcast was all about Australia’s standing in terms of longevity—how we measure up against other countries, how our health compares to Blue Zones, and whether Blue Zones are even real. We also highlighted the importance of community, weight training, and some practical advice he’d share. Additionally, we discussed Dr. Wu’s collaboration with renowned longevity expert Dr. David Sinclair, along with much more.

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Scientific Studies discussed:

Dog Aging Project - Test of Rapamycin in Aging Dogs (TRIAD)

Authors: The Dog Aging Project Team

Genetic Studies of Ashkenazi Jews by Dr. Nir Barzilai

Authors: Dr. Nir Barzilai

CHAMP Study (Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project)

Authors: This study involves researchers from the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project team

"Eat Like the Animals" by Steve Simpson and David Raubenheimer

Authors: Professor Steve Simpson, Professor David Raubenheimer

Study on Bed Rest and Muscle Mass in Older Individuals

Authors: Unspecified; associated with aging research teams

University of Sydney Research on Weightlifting for Older Adults

Authors: University of Sydney research team

Professor Sally Dunwoodie's Research at Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

Authors: Professor Sally Dunwoodie and research team

Dr. Wu on Reducing Chemotherapy Side Effects

Authors: Dr. Wu and co-authors

Sir John Gurdon's Study on DNA Damage Restoration

Authors: Sir John Gurdon

Shinya Yamanaka's Discovery of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (2006)

Authors: Shinya Yamanaka

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Dr Jarrod Meerkin is an accredited Exercise Physiologist with a PhD from Queensland University of Technology, as well as a Master’s degree (with honors) and a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Wollongong. Widely recognised as an expert in DEXA technology, Dr. Meerkin has built a distinguished career in both research and clinical practice.

After completing his PhD, Dr. Meerkin became the National Sports Science Research Coordinator for the Australian Paralympic Committee. He then spent four years as a senior research fellow at QUT, focusing on obesity and exercise research. Six years ago, he moved to Sydney, where he continues to integrate research with clinical work before co-founding Measure Up.

In this episode, we explore the intricacies of DEXA, RMR, and VO2 max testing, delving into why these assessments are regarded as vital measures of healthspan and longevity. I’ve personally undergone all of these tests, and we take time to reflect on my results throughout the discussion. While these are a few key metrics, we’ll be covering even more valuable insights as we continue this journey.

Scientific Studies discussed:

ZiMian Wang, Zhiliang Ying, Anja Bosy-Westphal, Junyi Zhang, Britta Schautz, Wiebke Later, Steven B Heymsfield, and Manfred J Müller

Specific metabolic rates of major organs and tissues across adulthood: evaluation by mechanistic model of resting energy expenditure.

Leah M. Kalm and Richard D. Semba

They Starved So That Others Be Better Fed: Remembering Ancel Keys and the Minnesota Experiment

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

Alisa Nana, Gary J. Slater, Arthur D. Stewart, and Louise M. Burke

Methodology Review: Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) for the Assessment of Body Composition in Athletes and Active People.

Kyle Mandsager, MD; Serge Harb, MD; Paul Cremer, MD; Dermot Phelan, MD, PhD; Steven E. Nissen, MD; Wael Jaber, MD

Association of Cardiorespiratory Fitness With Long-term Mortality Among Adults Undergoing Exercise Treadmill Testing.

Carlina V. Albanese, Evelyn Diessel, and Harry K. Genant

Osteoporosis and Bone Pathology Unit of Study, Institute of Radiology, University of Rome “La Sapienza,” Viale Regina Elena, 326, 00161 Rome, Italy; Osteoporosis and Arthritis Research Group, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco CA 94143-0628, USA.

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Before we start talking to the experts, I wanted to introduce you to the Project 100 team.

This is a long-term project for me, so I’ve made sure to bring in people from different generations to be part of the journey. I want this to be something that resonates and adds value for everyone, no matter their age.

We covered a lot – why I’m taking on Project 100, our personal health journeys, the misinformation around longevity on social media, the rising trend of focusing on health, what my team wants to get out of this, the financial realities of living longer, and much more.

The next episode with our first expert will be out soon.

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