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World-leading longevity researcher reveals: "You can't blame your genes" for how you age

Don't Let the Old Man In Podcast

Key Facts:

• Professor Andrea Maier, a leading longevity researcher, featured on 'Don't Let The Old Man In' podcast to discuss ageing science
• According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), while Australian men live to an average of 81.6 years, they spend nearly 10 of those years in declining health.
• As Oon Chiew Seng Professor in Medicine at National University of Singapore and Co-Director of Centre for Healthy Longevity, she has published nearly 400 peer-reviewed articles
• The episode breaks down complex biogerontology into practical strategies for men's longevity
• Key focus areas include biological age testing, cellular senescence, brain health, and specific diet and exercise interventions
• The podcast aims to address chronic disease prevention and optimise health across the life course
• Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that over half of Australian men aged 45–64 are already managing at least one chronic health condition.

Press Release - 6 Feb 2026

The latest episode of Don't Let The Old Man In podcast features Professor Andrea Maier, one of the world's most prolific longevity researchers and a leading voice in translating cutting-edge aging science into practical action.

As the Oon Chiew Seng Professor in Medicine at the National University of Singapore, Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Longevity, and founding president of the Healthy Longevity Medicine Society, Professor Maier has published nearly 400 peer-reviewed articles and advised the World Health Organization on healthy aging policy.

In this candid conversation with host Pod O'Sullivan - an entrepreneur who successfully sold businesses, executive coach to hundreds of CEOs across Asia for over 25 years, and current doctoral student in Oxford - Professor Maier breaks down the science of healthy longevity into actionable strategies men can implement today.

Actionable Insights for Healthy Ageing
Professor Maier breaks down complex biogerontology into strategies men can implement immediately:

• Biological Age Testing: Understand how the "internal clock" ticks compared to your peers.
  Combatting Cellular Senescence: Learn how "aging cells" contribute to disease and how to target them.
• Brain Health: Prioritise cognitive maintenance, a frequently underestimated factor in midlife planning. 
• Proven Interventions: Specific diet changes can potentially add a decade to your life, while tailored exercise protocols protect vital organ function.

"The question is: how do we prevent the onset of chronic disease?" says Professor Maier. "This is about optimising health and interrogating aging processes across the life course".

Listen to the Episode

• YouTube: Watch here
• Apple Podcasts: Listen here
• Spotify: Listen here

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About Professor Andrea Maier

Professor Maier is the Oon Chiew Seng Professor in Medicine at the National University of Singapore and Co-Director of the Centre for Healthy Longevity. As a biogerontologist and internal medicine specialist, she leads international clinical trials to translate geroscience into accessible healthcare.

 

References 

• AIHW (General Health): Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2024). The health of men in Australia. AIHW, Australian Government. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/mens-health/health-of-men

• AIHW (Mortality Data): Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2023). Deaths in Australia. AIHW, Australian Government. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/life-expectancy-death/deaths-in-australia

• ABS (Chronic Conditions): Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2022). National Health Survey: First results. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/health-conditions-and-risks

About us:

The midlife learning podcast: from taking charge of your health, to strengthening your relationships, and finding ways to reconnect with what lifts your spirit – Don’t Let the Old Man In is designed to make sure your second act is even better than the first.

Contact details:

Pod O’Sullivan, Co-Founder & Host

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