10-12-26

Ted and Austin open with Ted’s current recovery from a facial injury, which leads into an extended and practical conversation about the habits most closely associated with healthy aging. Sleep quality, consistent strength training, proper hydration, nutrition, sun exposure, social connection, oral hygiene, and avoiding smoking and alcohol are all addressed with the hosts grounding each point in what the research and their own experience support. The importance of medical oversight when managing medications is emphasized, alongside opioid safety concerns and discussion of a proposed NIH clinic for people reporting COVID-19 vaccine-related health concerns, with the hosts attributing the announcement to federal health authorities.