Healthy to 100 with Ken Stern

Healthy to 100 with Ken Stern

Author: Allan Misner February 10, 2026 Duration: 36:39
40+ Fitness Podcast
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On episode 733 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we have a fascinating conversation with Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives.

Ken is a nationally recognized expert on longevity and aging, founder of the Longevity Project, and host of the Century Lives podcast at Stanford.

In this episode, Ken Stern and Allan dive deep into the evolving science of longevity, shining a light on the critical role that social ties and connections play in our health, happiness, and longevity—often as important as diet or exercise.

They explore how changing demographics, lifelong learning, intergenerational relationships, and even ageism impact the way we live and age today.

Whether you want to stay healthy, keep your mind sharp, or simply ensure you're thriving well into your later years, this conversation offers practical strategies and inspiring insights.

Time Stamps:

05:18 Shifting Trends in Aging & Parenthood

08:52 Rethinking Life's Traditional Stages

13:04 Loneliness: A Health Risk

14:47 Lifelong Learning and Connection

19:37 Presidio's Longevity Mystery

23:05 Breaking Age Segregation in Society

24:03 Spotify Age and Musical Diversity

27:42 Ageism and the American Workforce

31:19 Health: Beyond Diet and Exercise

 

https://www.longevity-project.com


Turning forty doesn't mean your best health is behind you; it often means you're just getting started. Hosted by Allan Misner, the 40+ Fitness Podcast is a candid conversation about navigating wellness as life gets more complex. This isn't about unrealistic transformations or fad diets, but sustainable practices that fit into a busy, mature life. Each week, Allan brings a focus on actionable advice for strength, mobility, nutrition, and mindset, specifically tailored for those in their forties, fifties, sixties, and well beyond. You'll hear from experts and everyday people who are redefining what fitness means at every age, blending topics from mainstream health to alternative approaches. The tone is encouraging but grounded, offering education without judgment. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting reliable, friendly guidance from someone who understands that your body's needs evolve, and your goals might shift from chasing personal records to maintaining vitality and independence. New episodes arrive every Tuesday, ready to meet you wherever you are on your journey.
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