Living Longer Means Nothing If You Spend Your Final Years Sick | Dr. Bob Rakowski

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Human life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century. In the United States, the average has risen from roughly 47 years in 1900 to around 77–78 years today. We can thank advances in medicine, sanitation, and public health for much of that progress. But what's the point of living longer if you spend your final years struggling with illness or disability? My guest, Dr. Bob Rakowski, believes those final years don't have to be defined by poor health. In fact, he argues that the best way to protect your independence starts decades earlier, with the habits you practice every day. We discuss why sleep, strength training, and real food deserve more attention than biohacks, and…