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Today we're living 25 years longer
than our ancestors did a century ago,

Today we're living 25 years longer
than our ancestors did a century ago,

Today we're living 25 years longer
than our ancestors did a century ago,

Today we're living 25 years longer
than our ancestors did a century ago,

but science is pushing us even
further.

but science is pushing us even
further.

but science is pushing us even
further.

The single biggest thing is far more
people living

The single biggest thing is far more
people living

far healthier for far longer,

far less of these horrible
degenerative diseases

far less of these horrible
degenerative diseases

that rob us of our later years.

that rob us of our later years.

Now the race is on for a new
kind of super longevity.

Now the race is on for a new
kind of super longevity.

Now the race is on for a new
kind of super longevity.

I would love to live a very healthy,
I don't know, 140, 150 years.

I would love to live a very healthy,
I don't know, 140, 150 years.

I would love to live a very healthy,
I don't know, 140, 150 years.

I'd love that.

I'd love that.

Relax.

And a never-ending youth.

And a never-ending youth.

I want to look like this forever.

I want to look like this forever.

27 forever, that's it for you.

Yeah, that's old enough for me.

I came late to motherhood,

I came late to motherhood,

and I will never forget they had

and I will never forget they had

the clipboard over the bed that said
geriatric mother,

the clipboard over the bed that said
geriatric mother,

and it still absolutely galls me
today.

So as an older parent, I want to stay
healthy, strong, and sharp.

So as an older parent, I want to stay
healthy, strong, and sharp.

So as an older parent, I want to stay
healthy, strong, and sharp.

So as an older parent, I want to stay
healthy, strong, and sharp.

But could the toxins hidden in our
own anti-ageing routines

But could the toxins hidden in our
own anti-ageing routines

But could the toxins hidden in our
own anti-ageing routines

be quietly ageing us?

be quietly ageing us?

We have 10 times more plastic in our
bodies than they did in the 1970s.

We have 10 times more plastic in our
bodies than they did in the 1970s.

We have 10 times more plastic in our
bodies than they did in the 1970s.

It's frightening if you think about
it.

It's frightening if you think about
it.

It is. It's frightening.
Yeah.

It is. It's frightening.
Yeah.

And does the multimillion-euro
longevity industry

And does the multimillion-euro
longevity industry

really have the answer?

really have the answer?

You could take stem cells from a
young person

You could take stem cells from a
young person

You could take stem cells from a
young person

and put it back into that ageing
person.

and put it back into that ageing
person.

Carefully screened and matched
plasma from young individuals.

Carefully screened and matched
plasma from young individuals.

Carefully screened and matched
plasma from young individuals.

Carefully screened and matched
plasma from young individuals.

Why are younger and younger people
turning to anti-ageing surgery?

Why are younger and younger people
turning to anti-ageing surgery?

Why are younger and younger people
turning to anti-ageing surgery?

Oh, wow!

I can't get over that.

I can't get over that.

And where in Ireland should I be
living

And where in Ireland should I be
living

if I was serious about staying young
forever?

if I was serious about staying young
forever?

In Boyle, there's no old ladies
any more.

In Boyle, there's no old ladies
any more.

We all love our style and our
fashion.

We all love our style and our
fashion.

And everybody seems to have
the same vibe about them.

And everybody seems to have
the same vibe about them.

Yeah.
That spirit to get up and go.

Yeah.
That spirit to get up and go.

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Who wouldn't want to slow the
biological clock

Who wouldn't want to slow the
biological clock

for a longer life and healthier later
years?

for a longer life and healthier later
years?

for a longer life and healthier later
years?

The anti-ageing business has
a disappointing history

The anti-ageing business has
a disappointing history

The anti-ageing business has
a disappointing history

of selling us false promises.

of selling us false promises.

But recently, science has begun
unlocking the deeper secrets

But recently, science has begun
unlocking the deeper secrets

But recently, science has begun
unlocking the deeper secrets

of how we age, much of it focused on
our DNA.

of how we age, much of it focused on
our DNA.

of how we age, much of it focused on
our DNA.

SelfDecode decodes your DNA

SelfDecode decodes your DNA

to give you science-backed insights
and actionable

to give you science-backed insights
and actionable

recommendations so that you can
make the best choices for your body.

recommendations so that you can
make the best choices for your body.

All right, get started.

All right, get started.

There are a growing number of
companies selling us

There are a growing number of
companies selling us

There are a growing number of
companies selling us

at-home DNA-based biological
ageing tests

at-home DNA-based biological
ageing tests

predicting weaknesses in our DNA that
could impact how we age.

predicting weaknesses in our DNA that
could impact how we age.

predicting weaknesses in our DNA that
could impact how we age.

Add to cart.

Add to cart.

And I was curious to find out what
hidden traps might be lurking

And I was curious to find out what
hidden traps might be lurking

And I was curious to find out what
hidden traps might be lurking

in my own DNA,

in my own DNA,

because when it comes to healthy
ageing,

it does feel like knowledge
is power.

it does feel like knowledge
is power.

Okay, so spit into the circle.

Okay, so spit into the circle.

Bullseye.

Is that enough, do you think?

I think that's enough.

I think that's enough.

My middle-aged bio-matter was being
dispatched for analysis.

My middle-aged bio-matter was being
dispatched for analysis.

My middle-aged bio-matter was being
dispatched for analysis.

And 3 weeks later, I had the results.

And 3 weeks later, I had the results.

And 3 weeks later, I had the results.

What does it say?

Oh God, big red marker straight away.
What is that?

Oh God, big red marker straight away.
What is that?

Inflammaging.

Inflammaging.

Unfavourable.

Unfavourable.

So this, I think, means that I am
prone

So this, I think, means that I am
prone

So this, I think, means that I am
prone

to inflammation diseases as I age,
like

to inflammation diseases as I age,
like

to inflammation diseases as I age,
like

arthritis, which is I mean,

arthritis, which is I mean,

arthritis is rife on my mom's side of
the family.

arthritis is rife on my mom's side of
the family.

So I'm prone to inflammation.

So I want to know what can I do about
it.

So I want to know what can I do about
it.

Today we have Grace here at
Longevity Clinic.

Today we have Grace here at
Longevity Clinic.

With the growth in longevity medicine

With the growth in longevity medicine

comes a global wave of longevity
clinics

comes a global wave of longevity
clinics

servicing proactive agers who want to
take control of the ageing process.

servicing proactive agers who want to
take control of the ageing process.

servicing proactive agers who want to
take control of the ageing process.

But to access one of these new
medical longevity clinics,

But to access one of these new
medical longevity clinics,

I needed
blood tests.

I needed
blood tests.

A lot of blood tests.

A lot of blood tests.

A lot of blood in there for a lot of
tests.

A lot of blood in there for a lot of
tests.

A lot of blood in there for a lot of
tests.

So my blood results were going to
London,

So my blood results were going to
London,

to a high-end longevity clinic

to a high-end longevity clinic

specialising in cleansing the toxins
Lessons from ageing blood.

specialising in cleansing the toxins
Lessons from ageing blood.

specialising in cleansing the toxins
Lessons from ageing blood.

Sabine!
Hi! How are you?

Sabine!
Hi! How are you?

< And I was meeting pioneering
longevity doctor Sabine Donnai,

< And I was meeting pioneering
longevity doctor Sabine Donnai,

< And I was meeting pioneering
longevity doctor Sabine Donnai,

who'd assessed what life-limiting
landmines

who'd assessed what life-limiting
landmines

might potentially be harming my DNA.

might potentially be harming my DNA.

You asked for 247 blood markers sent.

You asked for 247 blood markers sent.

I'm getting my exam results here.

I'm getting my exam results here.

You're about to open up and tell
me...

You're about to open up and tell
me...

What's happening.
Yeah, what's happening.

What's happening.
Yeah, what's happening.

Okay.

So let's start with toxicity.

You've had the plastic test done,

which showed 18 particles per
millilitre blood.

which showed 18 particles per
millilitre blood.

which showed 18 particles per
millilitre blood.

Now you've got 5 litres of blood,
so that's 5,000 millilitres.

Now you've got 5 litres of blood,
so that's 5,000 millilitres.

18 particles times 5,000, that's a
lot of particles.

18 particles times 5,000, that's a
lot of particles.

It's frightening if you think about
it.

It's frightening if you think about
it.

Jesus.

Jesus.

Yeah.
It is.

It's frightening.

It's frightening.

So where would my plastics come from?

So where would my plastics come from?

If we go for the bigger particles,
if that's what it is,

If we go for the bigger particles,
if that's what it is,

then it'll be the ones you ingest.

then it'll be the ones you ingest.

So it'll be you drinking through a
coffee cup

So it'll be you drinking through a
coffee cup

that you get from a takeaway
somewhere.

that you get from a takeaway
somewhere.

The lid is plastic, so anywhere
where there's hot food or

The lid is plastic, so anywhere
where there's hot food or

The lid is plastic, so anywhere
where there's hot food or

drinks in contact with plastics,

drinks in contact with plastics,

you will leak the plastic into your
food and your drink.

you will leak the plastic into your
food and your drink.

So Sabine, when it comes to ageing
specifically,

So Sabine, when it comes to ageing
specifically,

what are those plastics doing to me?

what are those plastics doing to me?

If we would measure your speed of
ageing now,

If we would measure your speed of
ageing now,

you'd probably be ageing a bit
faster.

you'd probably be ageing a bit
faster.

It's a total toxic burden that is a
problem.

It's a total toxic burden that is a
problem.

What happens with toxicity,

What happens with toxicity,

it causes an inflammation in your
system.

it causes an inflammation in your
system.

And if you've been looking into
longevity and into health,

And if you've been looking into
longevity and into health,

And if you've been looking into
longevity and into health,

you would have heard inflammation
again and again and again.

you would have heard inflammation
again and again and again.

Because what inflammation does,

Because what inflammation does,

it's like a fire underneath your
weaklings genetically.

it's like a fire underneath your
weaklings genetically.

it's like a fire underneath your
weaklings genetically.

And actually, on another test that I
did,

And actually, on another test that I
did,

my inflammaging markers were
high.

my inflammaging markers were
high.

Yeah. The moment we actually have
inflammation in our system,

Yeah. The moment we actually have
inflammation in our system,

Yeah. The moment we actually have
inflammation in our system,

we're wasting energy on trying to
deal with that inflammation

we're wasting energy on trying to
deal with that inflammation

we're wasting energy on trying to
deal with that inflammation

instead of actually repairing

instead of actually repairing

and restoring and slowing down the
ageing.

and restoring and slowing down the
ageing.

Glyphosate?

Glyphosate?

I don't know whether you've ever
heard that word before.

I don't know whether you've ever
heard that word before.

It's one of the mainly used
pesticides

It's one of the mainly used
pesticides

It's one of the mainly used
pesticides

that were legal for a long time in
the UK.

that were legal for a long time in
the UK.

That's not legal any more.

That's not legal any more.

Okay, so you clearly have been in
contact with it,

Okay, so you clearly have been in
contact with it,

whether it was as a child or
whatever.

whether it was as a child or
whatever.

It's a nasty one.

Oh, God.

Oh, God.

It can put you at a higher risk of
cognitive problems or cancers.

It can put you at a higher risk of
cognitive problems or cancers.

It can put you at a higher risk of
cognitive problems or cancers.

So ideally we would want to lower
that.

So ideally we would want to lower
that.

Okay, so have you lived in the
countryside?

Okay, so have you lived in the
countryside?

I did as a kid, live in the
countryside, yeah.

I did as a kid, live in the
countryside, yeah.

So this one we want out, okay?

So this one we want out, okay?

So there's going to have to be some
detoxification

So there's going to have to be some
detoxification

we're going to have to look at.
How do we get it out?

we're going to have to look at.
How do we get it out?

Some toxins are easier to eliminate
than others.

Some toxins are easier to eliminate
than others.

The ones that have been stuck there,
as it will have from childhood,

The ones that have been stuck there,
as it will have from childhood,

like glyphosate, you want to get
rid of as soon as possible.

like glyphosate, you want to get
rid of as soon as possible.

like glyphosate, you want to get
rid of as soon as possible.

So anaphoresis, what it does,
it cleans those out very quickly.

So anaphoresis, what it does,
it cleans those out very quickly.

So anaphoresis, what it does,
it cleans those out very quickly.

Dr. Donnai offers a specialised blood
cleansing

Dr. Donnai offers a specialised blood
cleansing

treatment called apheresis.

treatment called apheresis.

Okay, so we're off.

See the blood come out?
Yep.

See the blood come out?
Yep.

And then you'll see it heading into
the machine.

And then you'll see it heading into
the machine.

A 3-hour blood cleansing process
that works on a similar principle

A 3-hour blood cleansing process
that works on a similar principle

A 3-hour blood cleansing process
that works on a similar principle

to dialysis, removing the blood,

to dialysis, removing the blood,

to dialysis, removing the blood,

cleaning out the toxins, and pouring
the blood back in again.

cleaning out the toxins, and pouring
the blood back in again.

We're taking 70ml per minute through
that cannula,

We're taking 70ml per minute through
that cannula,

We're taking 70ml per minute through
that cannula,

so it's a significant amount.

so it's a significant amount.

I'm so excited to see all my gunk.

I'm so excited to see all my gunk.

(LAUGHS) Get it out!
Yeah.

(LAUGHS) Get it out!
Yeah.

Today, 55-year-old longevity
biohacker Nicole Ward

Today, 55-year-old longevity
biohacker Nicole Ward

Today, 55-year-old longevity
biohacker Nicole Ward

had flown from LA to have her blood
cleansed in two 3-hour sessions.

had flown from LA to have her blood
cleansed in two 3-hour sessions.

had flown from LA to have her blood
cleansed in two 3-hour sessions.

Still coming out at a good pace.

Still coming out at a good pace.

Yeah. Feel alright?

Yeah. Feel alright?

Yeah, feel great.

Yeah, feel great.

Nicole, you were all hooked up there.

Nicole, you were all hooked up there.

How are you feeling?

Are you okay that I have a little
chat with you?

Are you okay that I have a little
chat with you?

Absolutely. No, I feel great.

Absolutely. No, I feel great.

I'm a pretty experienced,

I'm a pretty experienced,

what we would call biohacker
in the States,

what we would call biohacker
in the States,

and so nothing really scares me that
much.

and so nothing really scares me that
much.

How did you start your biohacking
journey?

How did you start your biohacking
journey?

How did you start your biohacking
journey?

You know, at 30 I had the labs of a
55-year-old woman,

You know, at 30 I had the labs of a
55-year-old woman,

and then I just started looking how
to optimise my health

and then I just started looking how
to optimise my health

from a longevity perspective.

The things I could do that you know,

The things I could do that you know,

would contribute to health span.

would contribute to health span.

The truth of it is we're surrounded
by toxins

The truth of it is we're surrounded
by toxins

and it's not a fair fight.

and it's not a fair fight.

I heard like back in the '70s,

this is what the Rolling Stones
used to get done in Switzerland.

this is what the Rolling Stones
used to get done in Switzerland.

Yeah, blood transfusions.
We were like, is that true?

Yeah, blood transfusions.
We were like, is that true?

But this is a whole 'nother level,
this type of technology.

But this is a whole 'nother level,
this type of technology.

But this is a whole 'nother level,
this type of technology.

And then in terms of longevity,
you being a biohacker,

And then in terms of longevity,
you being a biohacker,

like what is the added life
expectancy?

like what is the added life
expectancy?

What are you hoping for?

What are you hoping for?

Gosh, I would love to be live a very
healthy,

Gosh, I would love to be live a very
healthy,

Gosh, I would love to be live a very
healthy,

I don't know, 140, 150 years.

I don't know, 140, 150 years.

I'd love that.

I'd love that.

And can I be so crass to ask how much
it is costing?

And can I be so crass to ask how much
it is costing?

And can I be so crass to ask how much
it is costing?

It's the equivalent of about 10,000
American dollars.

It's the equivalent of about 10,000
American dollars.

Yeah.
You know, not everybody can afford.

Yeah.
You know, not everybody can afford.

I know.

These treatments and it's like in the
longevity space,

These treatments and it's like in the
longevity space,

These treatments and it's like in the
longevity space,

it is very much those that can and
those that can't.

it is very much those that can and
those that can't.

it is very much those that can and
those that can't.

I appreciate what you're saying.

I mean, I've spent I've spent so
much

I mean, I've spent I've spent so
much

I mean, I've spent I've spent so
much

investing in my own health over
time,

investing in my own health over
time,

and it does take money. It's big
stuff.

and it does take money. It's big
stuff.

Over the past 3 hours,

Over the past 3 hours,

Nicole's blood had been removed from
her body through

Nicole's blood had been removed from
her body through

Nicole's blood had been removed from
her body through

one arm and re-infused through the
other.

one arm and re-infused through the
other.

Now it was time to see what
inflammaging toxins

Now it was time to see what
inflammaging toxins

had been removed from her plasma.

had been removed from her plasma.

We're just eyeballing what we've
taken out.

We're just eyeballing what we've
taken out.

So this is the flush from the

So this is the flush from the

filters mixed with a lot of
sediment.

filters mixed with a lot of
sediment.

Do you mind if I just jump in here
and earwig on this?

Do you mind if I just jump in here
and earwig on this?

Because I'm just fascinated.
No worries.

Because I'm just fascinated.
No worries.

So, you can see there is a line
here,

So, you can see there is a line
here,

So, you can see there is a line
here,

which tends to be where the heavier
metals accumulate.

which tends to be where the heavier
metals accumulate.

So, I mean, it is very subtle, but
it is there.

So, I mean, it is very subtle, but
it is there.

Would that be a low metal load or an
average metal load?

Would that be a low metal load or an
average metal load?

Would that be a low metal load or an
average metal load?

I can't really say.

I can't really say.

I mean... Yeah, just the fact that
it's there.

I mean... Yeah, just the fact that
it's there.

A lab analysis would reveal more
about what other toxins beyond

A lab analysis would reveal more
about what other toxins beyond

A lab analysis would reveal more
about what other toxins beyond

heavy metals had been removed.

heavy metals had been removed.

But Tom didn't seem too worried.

But Tom didn't seem too worried.

That was a lot to take in.

That was a lot to take in.

High levels of plastics in my blood,

High levels of plastics in my blood,

and then a chemical that's been in my
body since I was a kid,

and then a chemical that's been in my
body since I was a kid,

and then a chemical that's been in my
body since I was a kid,

which is affecting my ageing, which
is affecting everything.

which is affecting my ageing, which
is affecting everything.

And I thought I was doing it all.

And I thought I was doing it all.

But the aphaeresis, I don't know, I
need to get my head around it.

But the aphaeresis, I don't know, I
need to get my head around it.

And it's obviously not something that
I can afford to do.

And it's obviously not something that
I can afford to do.

And it's obviously not something that
I can afford to do.

It's a lot, you know, it's not
for everybody.

It's a lot, you know, it's not
for everybody.

If I was an inflammaging,
plastics-ridden powder keg,

If I was an inflammaging,
plastics-ridden powder keg,

If I was an inflammaging,
plastics-ridden powder keg,

I wanted to know more about how that
happened.

I wanted to know more about how that
happened.

So to begin to understand the toxic
load in my own immediate environment,

So to begin to understand the toxic
load in my own immediate environment,

So to begin to understand the toxic
load in my own immediate environment,

I was off to UCD to meet toxicologist
Tara McMorrow.

I was off to UCD to meet toxicologist
Tara McMorrow.

I was off to UCD to meet toxicologist
Tara McMorrow.

Okay, Tara, so here are all me bits.

Okay, Tara, so here are all me bits.

You came and you raided the gaff.

You came and you raided the gaff.

Let's start with cosmetics,
specifically the hair stuff then.

Let's start with cosmetics,
specifically the hair stuff then.

Let's start with cosmetics,
specifically the hair stuff then.

Yes, so the first item is a metal
detox product, hair care product.

Yes, so the first item is a metal
detox product, hair care product.

Yes, so the first item is a metal
detox product, hair care product.

Yes, so the first item is a metal
detox product, hair care product.

Unfortunately, it does contain some
nastier toxins,

Unfortunately, it does contain some
nastier toxins,

Unfortunately, it does contain some
nastier toxins,

and in this case, it contains a
paraben.

and in this case, it contains a
paraben.

The problem with parabens is that
they've recently been identified

The problem with parabens is that
they've recently been identified

The problem with parabens is that
they've recently been identified

to be what we call endocrine
disruptors,

to be what we call endocrine
disruptors,

which means that they impact our
endocrine

which means that they impact our
endocrine

which means that they impact our
endocrine

signalling or hormone balance in the
body.

signalling or hormone balance in the
body.

So, the milder effects would be
damage to the skin, weight gain,

So, the milder effects would be
damage to the skin, weight gain,

So, the milder effects would be
damage to the skin, weight gain,

So, the milder effects would be
damage to the skin, weight gain,

and long-term chronic effects

and long-term chronic effects

could lead to cancers like breast

could lead to cancers like breast

cancer, for example.
Oh my God.

cancer, for example.
Oh my God.

So then we'll go down here.

So then we'll go down here.

So this is my workout gear.

So this is my workout gear.

There can't be anything wrong with
this.

There can't be anything wrong with
this.

Um, well, most workout gear will
contain microplastics,

Um, well, most workout gear will
contain microplastics,

Um, well, most workout gear will
contain microplastics,

and there's very little that you can
do to remove it.

and there's very little that you can
do to remove it.

Generally, they're tiny, but they
have been shown to stick together

Generally, they're tiny, but they
have been shown to stick together

and when they enter the body,

and when they enter the body,

so potentially they could impact our
kidney or liver.

so potentially they could impact our
kidney or liver.

So basically the filtration systems
of our body.

So basically the filtration systems
of our body.

Generally, those clothes will also
contain PFAS.

Generally, those clothes will also
contain PFAS.

So PFAS are these forever chemicals.

So PFAS are these forever chemicals.

And this is a serious concern

And this is a serious concern

because it has been shown to cause
cancers,

because it has been shown to cause
cancers,

hormone-linked cancers.

There I am 4 to 5 times a week
getting the runners out.

There I am 4 to 5 times a week
getting the runners out.

And we all know exercise is...
Very important.

And we all know exercise is...
Very important.

Good for keeping you young.
Yes.

Good for keeping you young.
Yes.

But the clothes you're wearing...

There's a hazard with the clothes
you're wearing.

There's a hazard with the clothes
you're wearing.

So, the pots and pans, I just brought
a selection.

So, the pots and pans, I just brought
a selection.

Generally, it's a Teflon-like
substance

Generally, it's a Teflon-like
substance

that's used to coat these
non-stick pots and pans.

that's used to coat these
non-stick pots and pans.

And it's recommended that once it's
scratched,

And it's recommended that once it's
scratched,

that it shouldn't be used.

that it shouldn't be used.

Teflon is a type of PFAS, one of
these forever chemicals.

Teflon is a type of PFAS, one of
these forever chemicals.

Teflon is a type of PFAS, one of
these forever chemicals.

That's been shown long-term to cause
cancers

That's been shown long-term to cause
cancers

That's been shown long-term to cause
cancers

and other illnesses and ageing as
well.

and other illnesses and ageing as
well.

It's been linked to skin ageing.

It's been linked to skin ageing.

That's what I do, the kids' porridge
in every morning.

That's what I do, the kids' porridge
in every morning.

Yes. Yeah.

Yes. Yeah.

Does that mean, like, automatically
I'm increasing the amount

Does that mean, like, automatically
I'm increasing the amount

of plastic going into my system?
Yes. Yes.

of plastic going into my system?
Yes. Yes.

of plastic going into my system?
Yes. Yes.

It's estimated that we have 100
times more plastic present

It's estimated that we have 100
times more plastic present

It's estimated that we have 100
times more plastic present

in our bodies than they did in the
1970s.

in our bodies than they did in the
1970s.

So it's a huge...
100 times more?!

Yes. Yeah.

Wow. That is a lot to take in now,
Tara.

Wow. That is a lot to take in now,
Tara.

Wow. That is a lot to take in now,
Tara.

I mean, if I was to worry about this,
the stress of this alone

I mean, if I was to worry about this,
the stress of this alone

will have aged me 20 years.

will have aged me 20 years.

LAUGHTER
Yeah. Yes.

LAUGHTER
Yeah. Yes.

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- "Positions" #

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- "Positions" #

Throwing out my pots, changing to
cotton-based workout wear,

Throwing out my pots, changing to
cotton-based workout wear,

Throwing out my pots, changing to
cotton-based workout wear,

and ditching the parabens seemed
a wise solution, but a costly one.

and ditching the parabens seemed
a wise solution, but a costly one.

and ditching the parabens seemed
a wise solution, but a costly one.

And I was still worried about
becoming prey to the inflammatory

And I was still worried about
becoming prey to the inflammatory

diseases of ageing.

diseases of ageing.

So I headed to Belfast

So I headed to Belfast

to visit Ireland's first lifestyle
longevity clinic,

to visit Ireland's first lifestyle
longevity clinic,

hoping they might have the tools to
unflamage me.

hoping they might have the tools to
unflamage me.

hoping they might have the tools to
unflamage me.

hoping they might have the tools to
unflamage me.

Hey, Tracey!

Kathryn, lovely to meet you.

Hi how are you? Lovely to meet you.
Lovely to meet you. This is Ethan.

Hi how are you? Lovely to meet you.
Lovely to meet you. This is Ethan.

Ethan, nice to meet you. Kathryn.

Ethan, nice to meet you. Kathryn.

So Ireland's first dedicated
longevity clinic.

So Ireland's first dedicated
longevity clinic.

So Ireland's first dedicated
longevity clinic.

How long have you been open,
Tracey?

Kathryn, we opened in June '23,

Kathryn, we opened in June '23,

and it's only really now in this
last 6 months

and it's only really now in this
last 6 months

and it's only really now in this
last 6 months

we're starting to see some real
traction.

we're starting to see some real
traction.

Will I go get changed?

Will I go get changed?

Please go get changed.

We're excited to show you, Kathryn.
Brilliant.

Okay, thank you.

I was seeing rooms,

lots of rooms full of gadgets and
high-tech equipment.

lots of rooms full of gadgets and
high-tech equipment.

lots of rooms full of gadgets and
high-tech equipment.

But could anything in these rooms
save me from ageing?

But could anything in these rooms
save me from ageing?

But could anything in these rooms
save me from ageing?

Holy moly, look at this baby!

Holy moly, look at this baby!

Yes, so this is our hyperbaric
oxygen chamber.

Yes, so this is our hyperbaric
oxygen chamber.

So it is.
What does this do?

So it is.
What does this do?

So whenever you're breathing
normally,

So whenever you're breathing
normally,

you're breathing about 21 percent
oxygen.

you're breathing about 21 percent
oxygen.

Okay.
While you're in this chamber,

you'll be breathing roughly 95
percent oxygen.

you'll be breathing roughly 95
percent oxygen.

you'll be breathing roughly 95
percent oxygen.

So you will. It'll liquefy your red
blood cells down

So you will. It'll liquefy your red
blood cells down

into the liquid plasma.

into the liquid plasma.

So that's how we get that extra
oxygen into you.

So that's how we get that extra
oxygen into you.

And then in terms of people like me
who want to stop the ageing process,

And then in terms of people like me
who want to stop the ageing process,

And then in terms of people like me
who want to stop the ageing process,

how does it how does it help from a
longevity perspective?

how does it how does it help from a
longevity perspective?

how does it how does it help from a
longevity perspective?

It'll give you more energy, so it
will.

It'll give you more energy, so it
will.

One of also the things that we have
a lot of people say

One of also the things that we have
a lot of people say

One of also the things that we have
a lot of people say

is sleep as well.

This is my time machine.
This is your time machine.

This is my time machine.
This is your time machine.

Yes.

< I'd heard of hyperbaric chambers
used to

< I'd heard of hyperbaric chambers
used to

decompress divers suffering from the
bends,

decompress divers suffering from the
bends,

but I wasn't a diver and I didn't
have decompression sickness.

but I wasn't a diver and I didn't
have decompression sickness.

but I wasn't a diver and I didn't
have decompression sickness.

Bye.
Bye.

Bye.
Bye.

Like so much longevity science,

Like so much longevity science,

this was traditional medical know-how

this was traditional medical know-how

repurposed for people whose main
ailment is not being young.

repurposed for people whose main
ailment is not being young.

repurposed for people whose main
ailment is not being young.

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45 minutes later, and hoping my red
blood cells weren't too liquefied,

45 minutes later, and hoping my red
blood cells weren't too liquefied,

45 minutes later, and hoping my red
blood cells weren't too liquefied,

it was time to emerge from my super
oxygenated cocoon.

it was time to emerge from my super
oxygenated cocoon.

I feel like I should have a line like
one small step for man,

I feel like I should have a line like
one small step for man,

I feel like I should have a line like
one small step for man,

one giant leap for mankind.
ETHAN LAUGHS

one giant leap for mankind.
ETHAN LAUGHS

one giant leap for mankind.
ETHAN LAUGHS

And from there it was straight to
full body red light therapy,

And from there it was straight to
full body red light therapy,

like a tanning bed that doesn't kill
you.

like a tanning bed that doesn't kill
you.

With that red and blue light in
there,

With that red and blue light in
there,

it basically helps with your
collagen stimulation,

it basically helps with your
collagen stimulation,

it basically helps with your
collagen stimulation,

your rejuvenation, and improves skin
tone if you do it regularly.

your rejuvenation, and improves skin
tone if you do it regularly.

your rejuvenation, and improves skin
tone if you do it regularly.

Oh, I'm a big fan of that.
SAMARA LAUGHS

Oh, I'm a big fan of that.
SAMARA LAUGHS

Oh, I'm a big fan of that.
SAMARA LAUGHS

There was even longevity tech to
address

There was even longevity tech to
address

the unspoken issue of sex after
menopause.

the unspoken issue of sex after
menopause.

This is our magic chair the Emsella
chair.

This is our magic chair the Emsella
chair.

This is going to deliver 11,000
Kegel exercises in 28 minutes.

This is going to deliver 11,000
Kegel exercises in 28 minutes.

This is going to deliver 11,000
Kegel exercises in 28 minutes.

Holy moly!

Holy moly!

It's amazing for any females,
particularly as we age,

It's amazing for any females,
particularly as we age,

It's amazing for any females,
particularly as we age,

our oestrogen levels start to drop

our oestrogen levels start to drop

and the pelvic floor then obviously
starts to drop then as well.

and the pelvic floor then obviously
starts to drop then as well.

And we need that supporting
everything

And we need that supporting
everything

and keeping everything internally.

and keeping everything internally.

And great in the sack as well.

And great in the sack as well.

So I heard. Tightens everything
up.

So I heard. Tightens everything
up.

We should all be on it regularly.

We should all be on it regularly.

Right, turn it on and turn it up.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Oh, oh, whoo!

Oh, oh, whoo!

Oh, oh, whoo!

Woo!

Take it off or you happy enough?
I am very happy.

Take it off or you happy enough?
I am very happy.

Take it off or you happy enough?
I am very happy.

LAUGHS

LAUGHS

< But if I wanted to freeze time,

< But if I wanted to freeze time,

there was an inevitability about the
last ride

there was an inevitability about the
last ride

on this carousel of forever youth.

on this carousel of forever youth.

Good to go?
Yep.

Good to go?
Yep.

Encased in liquid nitrogen, I was
about to feel the ice burn.

Encased in liquid nitrogen, I was
about to feel the ice burn.

Encased in liquid nitrogen, I was
about to feel the ice burn.

SHRIEKS

SHRIEKS

Oh, that's cold!

The longevity benefits are sold as
mainly anti-inflammatory,

The longevity benefits are sold as
mainly anti-inflammatory,

The longevity benefits are sold as
mainly anti-inflammatory,

which feels simplistic, but it does
kind of make sense.

which feels simplistic, but it does
kind of make sense.

And the extra element of pain

makes you feel that it must be doing
something.

makes you feel that it must be doing
something.

makes you feel that it must be doing
something.

Oh my God, get me into that sauna!

Oh my God, get me into that sauna!

Oh my God, get me into that sauna!

In the IV drip lounge,

57-year-old clinic client Enda was
settled in for an NAD booster.

57-year-old clinic client Enda was
settled in for an NAD booster.

57-year-old clinic client Enda was
settled in for an NAD booster.

The intravenously administered enzyme
costs 175 pound per infusion.

The intravenously administered enzyme
costs 175 pound per infusion.

The intravenously administered enzyme
costs 175 pound per infusion.

Small change for this treatment's
biggest poster girls.

Small change for this treatment's
biggest poster girls.

Small change for this treatment's
biggest poster girls.

So, José, what is NAD+?

So, José, what is NAD+?

We hear people talking about it,
and the Kardashians are on it,

We hear people talking about it,
and the Kardashians are on it,

We hear people talking about it,
and the Kardashians are on it,

Justin Bieber is on it, but what
actually is it?

Justin Bieber is on it, but what
actually is it?

We're talking about a coenzyme.

Basically, your body with age just
lacks the capacity to produce it.

Basically, your body with age just
lacks the capacity to produce it.

Basically, your body with age just
lacks the capacity to produce it.

Basically, your body with age just
lacks the capacity to produce it.

And what we are doing, we are
facilitating.

And what we are doing, we are
facilitating.

So through the drip, basically,

we are just replacing what with
ageing

we are just replacing what with
ageing

we are just replacing what with
ageing

your body is not able to produce
any more.

your body is not able to produce
any more.

So Enda, how often are you in the
chair here?

So Enda, how often are you in the
chair here?

Once every 6 or 8 weeks.

Once every 6 or 8 weeks.

Why did you turn to NADs, or how did
it all start for you?

Why did you turn to NADs, or how did
it all start for you?

Why did you turn to NADs, or how did
it all start for you?

My body was very sore, you know.

I sort of I used to play, you know,
sport at a pretty decent level,

I sort of I used to play, you know,
sport at a pretty decent level,

I sort of I used to play, you know,
sport at a pretty decent level,

and I stopped doing that.

I was actually told that I couldn't
run any more

I was actually told that I couldn't
run any more

because I had collapsed cartilage
on my right knee,

because I had collapsed cartilage
on my right knee,

and I took that on board and I
stopped running for

and I took that on board and I
stopped running for

probably 10 or 12 years.

probably 10 or 12 years.

So I came here because I thought
the cryotherapy would help,

So I came here because I thought
the cryotherapy would help,

and then they talked about the, the
NAD+.

and then they talked about the, the
NAD+.

I thought, well, yeah, that's
something that's going to help me

I thought, well, yeah, that's
something that's going to help me

as I'm ageing.

So I put that into the regime,
into the programme as well.

So I put that into the regime,
into the programme as well.

So I put that into the regime,
into the programme as well.

So I run every other day now, 5.5K.
I'm not trying to pull up trees,

So I run every other day now, 5.5K.
I'm not trying to pull up trees,

So I run every other day now, 5.5K.
I'm not trying to pull up trees,

it's just 5.5K. I came into
fatherhood very late as well,

it's just 5.5K. I came into
fatherhood very late as well,

it's just 5.5K. I came into
fatherhood very late as well,

so I want to be able to run around
with my kids here

so I want to be able to run around
with my kids here

so I want to be able to run around
with my kids here

and be around for a long time.

So I feel better now than I felt
when I was in my 40s.

So I feel better now than I felt
when I was in my 40s.

So I feel better now than I felt
when I was in my 40s.

And it's not cheap.

No, it's not cheap, but it shouldn't
be a decision about money

No, it's not cheap, but it shouldn't
be a decision about money

if you can afford to do something.

People think nothing of going out

and dropping 150 quid on wine and a
dinner.

and dropping 150 quid on wine and a
dinner.

and dropping 150 quid on wine and a
dinner.

And actually, you know, through all
of this, you know,

And actually, you know, through all
of this, you know,

I've cut down that kind of stuff as
well.

I've cut down that kind of stuff as
well.

So it's paying for itself, probably.

So it's paying for itself, probably.

Look, at the end of the day, you
know,

Look, at the end of the day, you
know,

I want to be able to look good,
feel good.

I want to be able to look good,
feel good.

Be well for as long as possible.

Be well for as long as possible.

The last thing I want to do is, you
know,

The last thing I want to do is, you
know,

live till I'm 80 but not be able to,

live till I'm 80 but not be able to,

you know, enjoy life.

you know, enjoy life.

Commitment to longevity comes at a
cost.

Commitment to longevity comes at a
cost.

And back in Dublin,

And back in Dublin,

I was meeting scientist David
Grimes,

I was meeting scientist David
Grimes,

who's a keen observer of the
economics

who's a keen observer of the
economics

of the longevity industry.

of the longevity industry.

You know how much the worldwide
wellness market is worth?

You know how much the worldwide
wellness market is worth?

You know how much the worldwide
wellness market is worth?

About 4.2 trillion dollars.

About 4.2 trillion dollars.

< I've been talking to biohackers.

< I've been talking to biohackers.

We've been looking at 200 different
types of supplements,

We've been looking at 200 different
types of supplements,

aphaeresis, the whole thing.

aphaeresis, the whole thing.

As a scientist,

As a scientist,

what do you think about the longevity
industry at this current moment?

what do you think about the longevity
industry at this current moment?

what do you think about the longevity
industry at this current moment?

What's happening now, and you've
probably seen this first-hand,

What's happening now, and you've
probably seen this first-hand,

is that people are immediately
jumping to selling you something,

is that people are immediately
jumping to selling you something,

saying you need this, and they're
pitching it to a particular market.

saying you need this, and they're
pitching it to a particular market.

It is aimed at the worried well,
people who are already,

It is aimed at the worried well,
people who are already,

due to socioeconomic circumstances,

due to socioeconomic circumstances,

probably doing okay on the longevity
front.

probably doing okay on the longevity
front.

probably doing okay on the longevity
front.

The word individualistic...
Oh, yeah.

The word individualistic...
Oh, yeah.

..comes to mind.
Absolutely.

..comes to mind.
Absolutely.

And then, not to put too fine a
point on it,

And then, not to put too fine a
point on it,

it's almost hyper-capitalist.

it's almost hyper-capitalist.

It's almost the idea that, you know,

It's almost the idea that, you know,

you can afford better, you get
better.

you can afford better, you get
better.

It's you, you, you.

But in reality, we live in a
society.

Our health outcomes are largely
shaped

Our health outcomes are largely
shaped

by the environment in which
we're in.

by the environment in which
we're in.

If you live in an area with high
pollution,

If you live in an area with high
pollution,

you're going to suffer no matter how
much

you're going to suffer no matter how
much

you spend on your individual
health.

you spend on your individual
health.

If we look at the determinants of
what affects people's longevity,

If we look at the determinants of
what affects people's longevity,

If we look at the determinants of
what affects people's longevity,

the major factors are often
socioeconomic.

the major factors are often
socioeconomic.

Where you are born,

Where you are born,

your poverty levels influence your
health outcomes in life.

your poverty levels influence your
health outcomes in life.

your poverty levels influence your
health outcomes in life.

And the reality is we actually
already know the things

And the reality is we actually
already know the things

that we can do that will improve ou
r lifespan. We can avoid smoking.

that we can do that will improve ou
r lifespan. We can avoid smoking.

that we can do that will improve ou
r lifespan. We can avoid smoking.

We can, you know, eat a better diet
or a more balanced diet.

We can, you know, eat a better diet
or a more balanced diet.

We can, you know, eat a better diet
or a more balanced diet.

We can drink less.

And also, don't be poor if you can
help it.

And that is, you know, the bit they
never tell you.

And that is, you know, the bit they
never tell you.

Accepting ageing is hard when we
live in a culture constantly

Accepting ageing is hard when we
live in a culture constantly

Accepting ageing is hard when we
live in a culture constantly

telling us we need to avoid it.

telling us we need to avoid it.

Phil, how are you?

Phil, how are you?

Fantastic.

Fantastic.

And in part 2, I meet the people who
believe in the power

And in part 2, I meet the people who
believe in the power

of injecting young blood to cure
ageing.

of injecting young blood to cure
ageing.

What have you done personally

in order to try and stop the ageing
process?

in order to try and stop the ageing
process?

in order to try and stop the ageing
process?

Carefully screened and matched
plasma from young individuals.

Carefully screened and matched
plasma from young individuals.

Carefully screened and matched
plasma from young individuals.

At 47, I've been thinking a lot about
ageing healthily,

At 47, I've been thinking a lot about
ageing healthily,

At 47, I've been thinking a lot about
ageing healthily,

At 47, I've been thinking a lot about
ageing healthily,

and despite my diligence around
exercising regularly

and despite my diligence around
exercising regularly

and despite my diligence around
exercising regularly

and eating wholesomely,

I've been shocked to discover how
toxins

I've been shocked to discover how
toxins

I've been shocked to discover how
toxins

could be accelerating my genetic

could be accelerating my genetic

predisposition to inflammatory
diseases of ageing like rheumatism,

predisposition to inflammatory
diseases of ageing like rheumatism,

predisposition to inflammatory
diseases of ageing like rheumatism,

and arthritis.

and arthritis.

That's not good.

That's not good.

Yet I still have one of the most
deadly known

Yet I still have one of the most
deadly known

toxins regularly injected
as an anti-ageing treatment.

toxins regularly injected
as an anti-ageing treatment.

And that is the ridiculous irony of
my own fight against ageing.

And that is the ridiculous irony of
my own fight against ageing.

And that is the ridiculous irony of
my own fight against ageing.

Okay, so now you're going to turn
this way 45 degrees, just like that,

Okay, so now you're going to turn
this way 45 degrees, just like that,

Okay, so now you're going to turn
this way 45 degrees, just like that,

and looking just about there.
Okay.

But the cosmetic side of our
anti-ageing industry

But the cosmetic side of our
anti-ageing industry

is increasingly veering towards
surgical interventions.

is increasingly veering towards
surgical interventions.

is increasingly veering towards
surgical interventions.

And the fastest-growing rejuvenating
surgery in Ireland

And the fastest-growing rejuvenating
surgery in Ireland

is an eye-lifting procedure called a
blepharoplasty.

is an eye-lifting procedure called a
blepharoplasty.

is an eye-lifting procedure called a
blepharoplasty.

But is the bleph really becoming the
new Botox?

But is the bleph really becoming the
new Botox?

When you look in the mirror,
you look at your eyes.

When you look in the mirror,
you look at your eyes.

So it's the first place people look,

So it's the first place people look,

and it is the first place often
where

and it is the first place often
where

t kind of gives away, you know,
age.

t kind of gives away, you know,
age.

So how many years could I shave off
with a bleph?

So how many years could I shave off
with a bleph?

The skin above the eyelids is
removed,

The skin above the eyelids is
removed,

the orbital fats have been
reduced,

the orbital fats have been
reduced,

and then some rejuvenation
as well under the eyes.

and then some rejuvenation
as well under the eyes.

It is very, very seductive.

It is very, very seductive.

So hit me with the bad news.

What's the cost for something like
this?

What's the cost for something like
this?

Typically, a blepharoplasty
costs about 4,500.

Typically, a blepharoplasty
costs about 4,500.

And then if you do other treatments
at the same time,

And then if you do other treatments
at the same time,

that can go up to 5 or 5.5.

that can go up to 5 or 5.5.

that can go up to 5 or 5.5.

That's a lot of money.

That's a lot of money.

Seductive as Peter made it,

Seductive as Peter made it,

I'd be reticent about going
the eye surgery route.

I'd be reticent about going
the eye surgery route.

But for 37-year-old Jenny, the
decision was made,

But for 37-year-old Jenny, the
decision was made,

and today she was having an upper eye
bleph operation.

and today she was having an upper eye
bleph operation.

and today she was having an upper eye
bleph operation.

Good, how are you feeling?
Nervous.

Good, how are you feeling?
Nervous.

Oh, I can imagine.

Oh, I can imagine.

And I'm gonna start by saying
your eyes look perfect!

And I'm gonna start by saying
your eyes look perfect!

And I'm gonna start by saying
your eyes look perfect!

Thank you!

Thank you!

LAUGHTER

I have lost a lot of weight.

I was around 24 stone and I've lost,

I was around 24 stone and I've lost,

well, I'm now around 11 stone,

well, I'm now around 11 stone,

so I've lost over half myself.
Wow!

so I've lost over half myself.
Wow!

Yes.
Well done, you.

Yeah, 7 years in the making, I
guess.

Yeah, 7 years in the making, I
guess.

And unfortunately, like, the
downside of losing that much weight

And unfortunately, like, the
downside of losing that much weight

And unfortunately, like, the
downside of losing that much weight

is it has aged me.

So I know there's like little
things,

like I've got kind of like a little
bit

like I've got kind of like a little
bit

of loose skin here and it's kind of
sagged a little bit here,

of loose skin here and it's kind of
sagged a little bit here,

and then my eyes as well.

and then my eyes as well.

Just with my eyes, I knew Botox kind
of wasn't going to fix

Just with my eyes, I knew Botox kind
of wasn't going to fix

Just with my eyes, I knew Botox kind
of wasn't going to fix

that because of the additional skin.

that because of the additional skin.

So I saw the upper bleph and I
thought,

So I saw the upper bleph and I
thought,

So I saw the upper bleph and I
thought,

like, do you know what I
love about it?

like, do you know what I
love about it?

You still look like yourself.

Yeah.
Just a fresher version of yourself.

Yeah.
Just a fresher version of yourself.

To me, Jenny looked too young to be
opting for surgery,

To me, Jenny looked too young to be
opting for surgery,

To me, Jenny looked too young to be
opting for surgery,

but this was what she wanted and she
was allowing me to accompany her.

but this was what she wanted and she
was allowing me to accompany her.

but this was what she wanted and she
was allowing me to accompany her.

Jenny will be awake for the full
surgery.

Jenny will be awake for the full
surgery.

Dr. Ahmed, what are you doing now
exactly?

Dr. Ahmed, what are you doing now
exactly?

So I'm trying to mark the amount of
loose skin.

So I'm trying to mark the amount of
loose skin.

We keep certain amount for her
to comfortably close her eyes,

We keep certain amount for her
to comfortably close her eyes,

and everything excess is removed.

and everything excess is removed.

Now from here onwards, you will
only feel me doing the procedure.

Now from here onwards, you will
only feel me doing the procedure.

Now from here onwards, you will
only feel me doing the procedure.

You'll only feel the instrument,
but no pain.

You'll only feel the instrument,
but no pain.

Okay.
I'm going to start the procedure,

Okay.
I'm going to start the procedure,

okay?
Yeah, no problem.

okay?
Yeah, no problem.

I have to admit, I wasn't expecting

I have to admit, I wasn't expecting

the incisions to be quite this
extensive.

the incisions to be quite this
extensive.

Jenny was awake, but she was feeling
nothing.

Jenny was awake, but she was feeling
nothing.

No pain?
No, nothing.

Perfect.

Perfect.

Just feels a little bit weird.

Just feels a little bit weird.

Oh God, it's hard to watch.

Oh God, it's hard to watch.

I mean, the cutting of the eyelid

I mean, the cutting of the eyelid

and peeling the eyelid off is is one
thing,

and peeling the eyelid off is is one
thing,

but then the soldering and the smoke
coming out of the eyelid,

but then the soldering and the smoke
coming out of the eyelid,

but then the soldering and the smoke
coming out of the eyelid,

and then the smell, the smell of
burning skin.

and then the smell, the smell of
burning skin.

and then the smell, the smell of
burning skin.

It's quite disconcerting that she's
awake

It's quite disconcerting that she's
awake

because I know what's going through
her head.

because I know what's going through
her head.

What if I'm left blind? What if it
all goes wrong?

What if I'm left blind? What if it
all goes wrong?

Because your brain takes you to all
those dark places.

Because your brain takes you to all
those dark places.

See, okay.
Do I look beautiful?

See, okay.
Do I look beautiful?

Mmm...
LAUGHS

Mmm...
LAUGHS

Oh, wow!

That's a good wow! That's a good wow!
That is a great wow!

That's a good wow! That's a good wow!
That is a great wow!

That's a good wow! That's a good wow!
That is a great wow!

Can't get over that.

Can't get over that.

This one's down south. (LAUGHS)
Yeah, yeah.

This one's down south. (LAUGHS)
Yeah, yeah.

The cosmetic fight against
ageing can be a bloody one.

The cosmetic fight against
ageing can be a bloody one.

The cosmetic fight against
ageing can be a bloody one.

But in longevity medicine,

But in longevity medicine,

blood is now being touted as the
essence of youth.

blood is now being touted as the
essence of youth.

blood is now being touted as the
essence of youth.

In 2017, a Californian company began
infusing blood plasma

In 2017, a Californian company began
infusing blood plasma

In 2017, a Californian company began
infusing blood plasma

from young donors into older people
as a supposed age reversal treatment.

from young donors into older people
as a supposed age reversal treatment.

from young donors into older people
as a supposed age reversal treatment.

The US Food and Drug Administration
warned against the practise,

The US Food and Drug Administration
warned against the practise,

The US Food and Drug Administration
warned against the practise,

stating there was no proven clinical
benefit,

stating there was no proven clinical
benefit,

and the company closed its clinics.

and the company closed its clinics.

and the company closed its clinics.

The problem lay in the unregulated
nature of the clinic.

The problem lay in the unregulated
nature of the clinic.

The problem lay in the unregulated
nature of the clinic.

And in the lack of clinical evidence.

And in the lack of clinical evidence.

But in Boynton Beach, Florida,

But in Boynton Beach, Florida,

FDA-approved clinical trials have
begun

FDA-approved clinical trials have
begun

FDA-approved clinical trials have
begun

to measure the effectiveness of young
blood therapy for ageing.

to measure the effectiveness of young
blood therapy for ageing.

to measure the effectiveness of young
blood therapy for ageing.

And at the Maharaj Institute,

I was meeting the stem cell doctor

I was meeting the stem cell doctor

who's leading these young blood
trials.

who's leading these young blood
trials.

I trained as a bone marrow
transplant

I trained as a bone marrow
transplant

at the University of Glasgow in
Scotland.

at the University of Glasgow in
Scotland.

My work has always been on the, the
stem cells that come from the bone

My work has always been on the, the
stem cells that come from the bone

My work has always been on the, the
stem cells that come from the bone

marrow, which is what we call
haematopoietic stem cells.

marrow, which is what we call
haematopoietic stem cells.

And these stem cells are responsible
for forming the blood

And these stem cells are responsible
for forming the blood

And these stem cells are responsible
for forming the blood

and the immune system.

and the immune system.

You take the stem cells from a donor
and you give it back to a patient

You take the stem cells from a donor
and you give it back to a patient

with a cancer or disease.

with a cancer or disease.

I mean, for me, bone marrow was like
the squidgy stuff

I mean, for me, bone marrow was like
the squidgy stuff

I mean, for me, bone marrow was like
the squidgy stuff

that you get inside when you go into
a butcher's.

that you get inside when you go into
a butcher's.

I had no idea that bone marrow was
essentially just your blood.

I had no idea that bone marrow was
essentially just your blood.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

So when you were working in Glasgow

So when you were working in Glasgow

on bone marrow transplants for
cancer,

on bone marrow transplants for
cancer,

you then actually figured out that

you then actually figured out that

and made the leap that this could
actually work for ageing.

and made the leap that this could
actually work for ageing.

and made the leap that this could
actually work for ageing.

Yes.

Yes.

And I came up with a very
sophisticated test of being able to

And I came up with a very
sophisticated test of being able to

And I came up with a very
sophisticated test of being able to

look at the cells of the immune
system from the blood.

look at the cells of the immune
system from the blood.

look at the cells of the immune
system from the blood.

We would draw a blood sample.

We would analyse the immune system.

We would analyse the immune system.

And from that, we would be able to
predict somebody's,

And from that, we would be able to
predict somebody's,

And from that, we would be able to
predict somebody's,

what's called somebody's immune age.

what's called somebody's immune age.

So if we look at the immune system
between the ages of 20 and 40,

So if we look at the immune system
between the ages of 20 and 40,

So if we look at the immune system
between the ages of 20 and 40,

it's at its peak.

At 55, the immune system is going
down.

At 55, the immune system is going
down.

At 55, the immune system is going
down.

So many people at 55 begin to say,

So many people at 55 begin to say,

you know what, I'm feeling a bit
older.

you know what, I'm feeling a bit
older.

And that's just because the ageing
of their stem cells of the bone

And that's just because the ageing
of their stem cells of the bone

And that's just because the ageing
of their stem cells of the bone

marrow causes the accumulation
of ageing cells.

marrow causes the accumulation
of ageing cells.

marrow causes the accumulation
of ageing cells.

We call these senescent cells.

We call these senescent cells.

They're producing a lot of
inflammatory proteins.

They're producing a lot of
inflammatory proteins.

So that's the beginning of chronic
inflammation.

So that's the beginning of chronic
inflammation.

Okay.

Okay.

If that chronic inflammation
continues, then at 65,

If that chronic inflammation
continues, then at 65,

If that chronic inflammation
continues, then at 65,

we have the onset of the diseases
of ageing,

we have the onset of the diseases
of ageing,

which are caused by chronic
inflammation.

which are caused by chronic
inflammation.

which are caused by chronic
inflammation.

Usually by here, most people have
about 8 chronic diseases.

Usually by here, most people have
about 8 chronic diseases.

Usually by here, most people have
about 8 chronic diseases.

So you believe that the immune system

So you believe that the immune system

is the direct this is the link on
ageing?

is the direct this is the link on
ageing?

The immune system is the most
critical function

The immune system is the most
critical function

The immune system is the most
critical function

that we have to prevent the chronic
diseases of ageing.

that we have to prevent the chronic
diseases of ageing.

So the solution is very simple:
keep the immune system young.

So the solution is very simple:
keep the immune system young.

So the solution is very simple:
keep the immune system young.

Now you're working on something that
is so revolutionary,

Now you're working on something that
is so revolutionary,

taking young blood and injecting it
into an older person.

taking young blood and injecting it
into an older person.

taking young blood and injecting it
into an older person.

Tell me about that.

Tell me about that.

Yes, you could take stem cells from
a young

Yes, you could take stem cells from
a young

person between the ages of 18 and
35, preferably 18 to 25,

person between the ages of 18 and
35, preferably 18 to 25,

person between the ages of 18 and
35, preferably 18 to 25,

person between the ages of 18 and
35, preferably 18 to 25,

and put it back into that ageing
person.

and put it back into that ageing
person.

And then hopefully those stem cells
will regenerate the bone marrow.

And then hopefully those stem cells
will regenerate the bone marrow.

And then hopefully those stem cells
will regenerate the bone marrow.

It will also regenerate the brain,

It will also regenerate the brain,

the heart, the lung, all the
organs.

the heart, the lung, all the
organs.

Instead of taking the cells, we
would take the plasma,

Instead of taking the cells, we
would take the plasma,

cuz the plasma now contains all
the factors,

cuz the plasma now contains all
the factors,

the good factors that comes from the
stem cells.

the good factors that comes from the
stem cells.

We freeze the stem cells,
we take the plasma,

We freeze the stem cells,
we take the plasma,

and we give it back to the ageing
individuals.

and we give it back to the ageing
individuals.

So right now we are actively
recruiting.

So right now we are actively
recruiting.

So the people who are taking part in
this Young Blood trial,

So the people who are taking part in
this Young Blood trial,

what are the physical improvements
that you're seeing?

what are the physical improvements
that you're seeing?

what are the physical improvements
that you're seeing?

Some patients are saying
they've got more energy,

Some patients are saying
they've got more energy,

and also they're looking younger

and also they're looking younger

because their friends are telling
them they're

because their friends are telling
them they're

looking younger and asking them
what's going on.

looking younger and asking them
what's going on.

looking younger and asking them
what's going on.

But of course they're not sharing
the information.

But of course they're not sharing
the information.

Are you a religious man?
Yes.

So what do you say to the people
who say you're playing with God?

So what do you say to the people
who say you're playing with God?

Mm-hmm.
You know, is living and dying,

Mm-hmm.
You know, is living and dying,

is ageing not just part of the human
process?

is ageing not just part of the human
process?

It's part of the human process.

However, I don't believe that God
wanted us to suffer.

However, I don't believe that God
wanted us to suffer.

However, I don't believe that God
wanted us to suffer.

And as an example, in the United
States,

And as an example, in the United
States,

you have 750,000 people living in
nursing homes

you have 750,000 people living in
nursing homes

you have 750,000 people living in
nursing homes

and they don't know where they are

because they've got Alzheimer's
disease.

because they've got Alzheimer's
disease.

I don't think that that was his
destiny for us.

I don't think that that was his
destiny for us.

I don't think that that was his
destiny for us.

He showed us that centenarians can
live to be 100 and healthy.

He showed us that centenarians can
live to be 100 and healthy.

And what I think he's asking us to
do

And what I think he's asking us to
do

is look to see what are they doing
and why are they doing that,

is look to see what are they doing
and why are they doing that,

is look to see what are they doing
and why are they doing that,

and use the science and the gifts

and use the science and the gifts

that he's given us to be able to do
that.

that he's given us to be able to do
that.

Do you believe this is the death of
ageing?

Do you believe this is the death of
ageing?

That's a very big statement to make,
but I believe it is.

That's a very big statement to make,
but I believe it is.

Half an hour away in Pompano,

Half an hour away in Pompano,

I'd heard there were a group of
people

I'd heard there were a group of
people

who turned their obsession with
extreme longevity

who turned their obsession with
extreme longevity

who turned their obsession with
extreme longevity

into an actual religion.

into an actual religion.

I am heading to Pompano Beach

I am heading to Pompano Beach

where there is a church whose
followers

believe that they will live forever.

believe that they will live forever.

So much so that while they're
waiting for medical science

So much so that while they're
waiting for medical science

So much so that while they're
waiting for medical science

and technology to catch up.

and technology to catch up.

They freeze themselves in the hope of
glorious resurrection,

They freeze themselves in the hope of
glorious resurrection,

They freeze themselves in the hope of
glorious resurrection,

They freeze themselves in the hope of
glorious resurrection,

and they have invited me.

and they have invited me.

It'S their Sabbath, and they've
invited me to their

It'S their Sabbath, and they've
invited me to their

weekly immortality mass, which I'm
very much looking forward to seeing.

weekly immortality mass, which I'm
very much looking forward to seeing.

weekly immortality mass, which I'm
very much looking forward to seeing.

This is our third mic check. Let's
turn the mic on.

This is our third mic check. Let's
turn the mic on.

Bark. How does that sound? Okay,
there you go.

Bark. How does that sound? Okay,
there you go.

< Inside the chapel, Palm Beach
property auctioneer Neal

< Inside the chapel, Palm Beach
property auctioneer Neal

< Inside the chapel, Palm Beach
property auctioneer Neal

was getting ready to lead today's
service.

was getting ready to lead today's
service.

Okay, good. All right, thank you,
gentlemen.

Okay, good. All right, thank you,
gentlemen.

Good.

Good.

Neal, what do people call you?

Neal, what do people call you?

Are you the pastor of the church or
the...

Are you the pastor of the church or
the...

So since this is not a Christian
church

So since this is not a Christian
church

but rather a transhumanist
church,

but rather a transhumanist
church,

my title is officiator.
Officiator.

my title is officiator.
Officiator.

Yes.
Okay.

So how does an auctioneer start a
passion for not dying?

So how does an auctioneer start a
passion for not dying?

So how does an auctioneer start a
passion for not dying?

So how does an auctioneer start a
passion for not dying?

This is where my heart is, to find a
way to reverse ageing,

This is where my heart is, to find a
way to reverse ageing,

to be able to live as long and
healthy as possible.

to be able to live as long and
healthy as possible.

What age do you think you're going to
live to?

What age do you think you're going to
live to?

Oh, I don't think I'm going to die.

Oh, I don't think I'm going to die.

My hope and plan is to live
an extended life.

My hope and plan is to live
an extended life.

In the adjacent church hall,

In the adjacent church hall,

In the adjacent church hall,

the congregation were gathering,

and I was meeting church founder
and former mortician Bill Falloon.

and I was meeting church founder
and former mortician Bill Falloon.

and I was meeting church founder
and former mortician Bill Falloon.

Bill, hi, how are you?
Fantastic.

Bill, hi, how are you?
Fantastic.

Bill, hi, how are you?
Fantastic.

Lovely to meet you.
Yes, absolutely.

You've got a great crowd.
Everyone's eating.

You've got a great crowd.
Everyone's eating.

Oh, it's going to get much more
crowded tonight.

Oh, it's going to get much more
crowded tonight.

We're going to pack the place.

We're going to pack the place.

We've got so many people right now
interested in living longer.

We've got so many people right now
interested in living longer.

We've got so many people right now
interested in living longer.

They want to defeat death,

and that's what this church was
established for.

and that's what this church was
established for.

and that's what this church was
established for.

We hope that mankind's going to
develop

the technology to live forever,
and we'll have a whole lot of fun.

the technology to live forever,
and we'll have a whole lot of fun.

the technology to live forever,
and we'll have a whole lot of fun.

Bill, can I ask you, what age are
you?

I'm 71 years of age, and it's
absolutely terrifying.

I'm 71 years of age, and it's
absolutely terrifying.

I'm 71 years of age, and it's
absolutely terrifying.

Does it terrify you?
Yeah, of course.

Does it terrify you?
Yeah, of course.

Does it terrify you?
Yeah, of course.

I mean, I know what my projected
lifespan is.

I mean, I know what my projected
lifespan is.

Ageing is a horrible phenomenon.

Ageing is a horrible phenomenon.

You get sick, you feel lousy,
and you die fast.

You get sick, you feel lousy,
and you die fast.

We already know how to extend life
a little bit,

We already know how to extend life
a little bit,

but we want to go way beyond that.

but we want to go way beyond that.

So you genuinely believe then in the
next 20 to 30 years

So you genuinely believe then in the
next 20 to 30 years

So you genuinely believe then in the
next 20 to 30 years

we could be living to 200 to 300.
Oh, absolutely.

we could be living to 200 to 300.
Oh, absolutely.

What we're doing now, we and others,

What we're doing now, we and others,

the wealthiest people in the world
are putting big money

the wealthiest people in the world
are putting big money

into research where we add genes
that we had when we were young,

into research where we add genes
that we had when we were young,

into research where we add genes
that we had when we were young,

but they disappeared as we grew
older.

We're putting them back in.

And as a result, we're seeing old
mice grow biologically younger.

And as a result, we're seeing old
mice grow biologically younger.

And as a result, we're seeing old
mice grow biologically younger.

We're hoping to see old monkeys
grow biologically younger.

We're hoping to see old monkeys
grow biologically younger.

We're hoping to see old monkeys
grow biologically younger.

And then we apply it to people.

And then we apply it to people.

Gene therapy alone,

Gene therapy alone,

we believe we'd be able to take
older people

we believe we'd be able to take
older people

and regenerate them to some extent.

and regenerate them to some extent.

We hope all the way back down to age
25.

We hope all the way back down to age
25.

It still seems so far-fetched to me.

It still seems so far-fetched to me.

And so for people who say that it's
all a bit crazy,

And so for people who say that it's
all a bit crazy,

And so for people who say that it's
all a bit crazy,

what do you say to them?

Well, the difference today is
no one

Well, the difference today is
no one

says age reversal is crazy any
more, at least to me.

says age reversal is crazy any
more, at least to me.

says age reversal is crazy any
more, at least to me.

They used to say that, but nowadays
the public is accepting

They used to say that, but nowadays
the public is accepting

age delay and age reversal as a
science that may enable them

age delay and age reversal as a
science that may enable them

to achieve those objectives.

to achieve those objectives.

And so in the meantime then, is that
where cryonics comes in?

And so in the meantime then, is that
where cryonics comes in?

And so in the meantime then, is that
where cryonics comes in?

Big time. That's Plan B.

Big time. That's Plan B.

Plan A is defeat ageing, cure the
degenerative diseases,

Plan A is defeat ageing, cure the
degenerative diseases,

Plan A is defeat ageing, cure the
degenerative diseases,

enable people to live indefinitely.

But if we fail, then cryopreserve
the patient

But if we fail, then cryopreserve
the patient

in the future, get them back to
life.

in the future, get them back to
life.

Do you know people in your own social
circle who have been frozen?

Do you know people in your own social
circle who have been frozen?

Do you know people in your own social
circle who have been frozen?

At this stage, I'm 71 years of age,
I know more people

At this stage, I'm 71 years of age,
I know more people

At this stage, I'm 71 years of age,
I know more people

who are cryopreserved than I do who
are still alive.

who are cryopreserved than I do who
are still alive.

who are cryopreserved than I do who
are still alive.

I've been doing this professionally
since age 22.

I've been doing this professionally
since age 22.

I've been doing this professionally
since age 22.

Exactly what happens,

Exactly what happens,

what's the process to successfully
freeze

what's the process to successfully
freeze

and then potentially unfreeze
somebody?

and then potentially unfreeze
somebody?

Well, ideally you're dying of a
terminal disease.

Well, ideally you're dying of a
terminal disease.

We have an emergency response
crew

We have an emergency response
crew

that's there doing a standby.

that's there doing a standby.

Literally waiting sometimes days
or weeks for you to legally die.

Literally waiting sometimes days
or weeks for you to legally die.

Literally waiting sometimes days
or weeks for you to legally die.

They immediately restart your heart.

They immediately restart your heart.

They put in all kind of medications
to protect against ischaemic damage.

They put in all kind of medications
to protect against ischaemic damage.

They put in all kind of medications
to protect against ischaemic damage.

They lower the temperature to
protect against the kind of damage

They lower the temperature to
protect against the kind of damage

that occurs when people die.

that occurs when people die.

And by lowering temperature,
we preserve that patient.

And by lowering temperature,
we preserve that patient.

And by lowering temperature,
we preserve that patient.

Full-body cryopreservation in
perpetuity

Full-body cryopreservation in
perpetuity

costs around 200,000 dollars.

costs around 200,000 dollars.

costs around 200,000 dollars.

Most of the church members cover the
cost with life insurance policies.

Most of the church members cover the
cost with life insurance policies.

Most of the church members cover the
cost with life insurance policies.

So if I die, what's the mechanism of
communication?

So if I die, what's the mechanism of
communication?

How does that work?
Well, I wear two bracelets

How does that work?
Well, I wear two bracelets

in case one falls off, but there's
an 800 number you call,

in case one falls off, but there's
an 800 number you call,

in case one falls off, but there's
an 800 number you call,

and we locally have a mobile
operating room

and we locally have a mobile
operating room

and we locally have a mobile
operating room

that will literally send the
operating room

that will literally send the
operating room

to where the patient is and then
prepare them for shipment

to where the patient is and then
prepare them for shipment

to where the patient is and then
prepare them for shipment

to either Michigan or Alcor in
Arizona.

to either Michigan or Alcor in
Arizona.

This is the Alcor bracelet.

This is the Alcor bracelet.

I've been signed up for cryonics
since I was a teenager,

I've been signed up for cryonics
since I was a teenager,

I've been signed up for cryonics
since I was a teenager,

and this is something that is our
backup in the event, well,

and this is something that is our
backup in the event, well,

and this is something that is our
backup in the event, well,

all that technology that we want to
reverse ageing

all that technology that we want to
reverse ageing

doesn't occur in time.

doesn't occur in time.

We get to be frozen, and then when
that technology exists, come back.

We get to be frozen, and then when
that technology exists, come back.

We get to be frozen, and then when
that technology exists, come back.

Not come back in the sickly old way,

Not come back in the sickly old way,

but the idea is that they can revive
cryopreserved patients,

but the idea is that they can revive
cryopreserved patients,

but the idea is that they can revive
cryopreserved patients,

they almost certainly will reverse
ageing.

they almost certainly will reverse
ageing.

Anyway, let's do the creed.

We and read along with me, you guys,
okay? You ready?

We and read along with me, you guys,
okay? You ready?

We believe that all of life is
sacred

We believe that all of life is
sacred

We believe that all of life is
sacred

and that we have been given this one
life to make unlimited.

and that we have been given this one
life to make unlimited.

and that we have been given this one
life to make unlimited.

< In the church, service was
starting,

< In the church, service was
starting,

and church deacon and longevity
medicine

and church deacon and longevity
medicine

investor Peter Dreher was taking the
opening prayers.

investor Peter Dreher was taking the
opening prayers.

We follow Arthur C. Clarke, who said

We follow Arthur C. Clarke, who said

the only way to discover the limits
of the possible

the only way to discover the limits
of the possible

the only way to discover the limits
of the possible

is to go beyond them into the
impossible.

is to go beyond them into the
impossible.

Amen.

# SONG: Queen - "Who Wants to Live
Forever" #

# SONG: Queen - "Who Wants to Live
Forever" #

Everybody in the church is doing
something for age reversal, right?

Everybody in the church is doing
something for age reversal, right?

Everybody in the church is doing
something for age reversal, right?

They're taking pills or they're
taking rapamycin.

They're taking pills or they're
taking rapamycin.

They're taking pills or they're
taking rapamycin.

Most of them older and wealthy.

Most of them older and wealthy.

They have lots of investments,
like me.

Our belief is that the Bible, Old
Testament and New Testament,

Our belief is that the Bible, Old
Testament and New Testament,

Our belief is that the Bible, Old
Testament and New Testament,

was written as a science document,
and it's medically perfect.

was written as a science document,
and it's medically perfect.

was written as a science document,
and it's medically perfect.

Our next speaker tonight is the
founder

Our next speaker tonight is the
founder

of the Church of Perpetual Life.

of the Church of Perpetual Life.

Let's welcome Mr. Bill Falloon.

Let's welcome Mr. Bill Falloon.

So we're continuing the library here

So we're continuing the library here

of all the ways to live forever
because

of all the ways to live forever
because

the Bible promises us to live
forever.

the Bible promises us to live
forever.

This is a study done in China in
primates.

This is a study done in China in
primates.

This is a study done in China in
primates.

They used a special type of stem
cell,

They used a special type of stem
cell,

and they were able to show in half
the tissues tested

and they were able to show in half
the tissues tested

and they were able to show in half
the tissues tested

significant reversal of genetic
ageing.

significant reversal of genetic
ageing.

significant reversal of genetic
ageing.

And our team is hard at work to gain
access

And our team is hard at work to gain
access

so we can study it in primates,

so we can study it in primates,

validate what work they did,

validate what work they did,

and then initiate human trials.

and then initiate human trials.

So, Peter, do you think you're going
to live forever?

So, Peter, do you think you're going
to live forever?

So, Peter, do you think you're going
to live forever?

I think so.

I mean, barring accidents, of
course.

I mean, barring accidents, of
course.

Okay.

Okay.

Life would tomorrow will be like
life yesterday.

Life would tomorrow will be like
life yesterday.

Life would tomorrow will be like
life yesterday.

Now, there's another important thing.

Now, there's another important thing.

Okay.
You have to have a reason to live,

Okay.
You have to have a reason to live,

right? So you can get really lazy
about living.

right? So you can get really lazy
about living.

right? So you can get really lazy
about living.

I'm fairly wealthy already,

I'm fairly wealthy already,

but I have a goal of increasing
my wealth tenfold every decade.

but I have a goal of increasing
my wealth tenfold every decade.

but I have a goal of increasing
my wealth tenfold every decade.

So I'll be over 100

So I'll be over 100

in order to reach my goal of
becoming a billionaire

in order to reach my goal of
becoming a billionaire

at that rate.

APPLAUSE

It felt like the church was a magnet
for people who believed

It felt like the church was a magnet
for people who believed

money could buy them power over
ageing and death.

money could buy them power over
ageing and death.

money could buy them power over
ageing and death.

We hope we can all make it to 130,

We hope we can all make it to 130,

150, and indefinite life eventually.

150, and indefinite life eventually.

150, and indefinite life eventually.

Back in the hall, a youth-boosting
vegan dinner was being served.

Back in the hall, a youth-boosting
vegan dinner was being served.

Back in the hall, a youth-boosting
vegan dinner was being served.

The meal might be plant-based,

but there was a definite bloodlust in
the room.

but there was a definite bloodlust in
the room.

What have you done personally

What have you done personally

in order to try and stop the ageing
process?

in order to try and stop the ageing
process?

Carefully screened and matched
plasma from young individuals.

Carefully screened and matched
plasma from young individuals.

Carefully screened and matched
plasma from young individuals.

Now, plasma is the liquid component
of blood, and it contains exosomes,

Now, plasma is the liquid component
of blood, and it contains exosomes,

Now, plasma is the liquid component
of blood, and it contains exosomes,

Now, plasma is the liquid component
of blood, and it contains exosomes,

cytokines, hormones, that have
positive effects on virtually

cytokines, hormones, that have
positive effects on virtually

cytokines, hormones, that have
positive effects on virtually

cytokines, hormones, that have
positive effects on virtually

all the systems in the body
and the hallmarks.

all the systems in the body
and the hallmarks.

So are you a doctor?
No, not a physician.

So are you a doctor?
No, not a physician.

Oh, okay.

Oh, okay.

So how many times have you had young
plasma

So how many times have you had young
plasma

So how many times have you had young
plasma

from young donors injected into
yourself?

from young donors injected into
yourself?

Well, it's, it's an infusion
technically,

Well, it's, it's an infusion
technically,

although they do inject it,

but 3 times and more in the future.

but 3 times and more in the future.

but 3 times and more in the future.

Johnny is treated with
non-FDA-approved

Johnny is treated with
non-FDA-approved

young blood infusions at a clinic in
Texas.

young blood infusions at a clinic in
Texas.

He is not a participant in Dr.
Maharaj's FDA-approved human trials.

He is not a participant in Dr.
Maharaj's FDA-approved human trials.

He is not a participant in Dr.
Maharaj's FDA-approved human trials.

Texas is the only state where this
is doable,

Texas is the only state where this
is doable,

Texas is the only state where this
is doable,

and most of the donors are
university students.

and most of the donors are
university students.

and most of the donors are
university students.

I have more energy, more focus.

I have more energy, more focus.

I'm able to work longer.

I'm able to work longer.

I truly believe I'm in my prime,
more effective than ever.

I truly believe I'm in my prime,
more effective than ever.

I truly believe I'm in my prime,
more effective than ever.

In the dinner line, I'd spotted
church volunteer Devin,

In the dinner line, I'd spotted
church volunteer Devin,

who seemed to be among one of the
church's younger members.

who seemed to be among one of the
church's younger members.

Can I ask you about your look?
You look amazing.

Can I ask you about your look?
You look amazing.

I'm a member of the furry fandom.

I'm a member of the furry fandom.

Okay.

And so is the sound tech, Bark, over
there.

And so is the sound tech, Bark, over
there.

And so is the sound tech, Bark, over
there.

Okay.

So, I'm a cat. Bark is a dog.

So, I'm a cat. Bark is a dog.

You identify as a cat?

At least partially, yeah.
Okay.

At least partially, yeah.
Okay.

And I would have always thought like
a cat has 9 lives.

And I would have always thought like
a cat has 9 lives.

Yeah.
So you're like,

Yeah.
So you're like,

you've got a better chance.

Yeah, hopefully. Hopefully I'm only
on my second life.

Yeah, hopefully. Hopefully I'm only
on my second life.

Yeah, hopefully. Hopefully I'm only
on my second life.

LAUGHS

So Devin, what brought you to the
Church of Perpetual Life?

So Devin, what brought you to the
Church of Perpetual Life?

So Devin, what brought you to the
Church of Perpetual Life?

Like, what was the what was it about
the philosophy?

Like, what was the what was it about
the philosophy?

I don't think ageing is wonderful

I don't think ageing is wonderful

and all these things that people
say,

and all these things that people
say,

you know, if they want to go all the
way to immortality,

you know, if they want to go all the
way to immortality,

that's the best possible stance.

that's the best possible stance.

So part of the philosophy is that
people get frozen.

So part of the philosophy is that
people get frozen.

So part of the philosophy is that
people get frozen.

So part of the philosophy is that
people get frozen.

Is that something that you have
thought about, have signed up for?

Is that something that you have
thought about, have signed up for?

Is that something that you have
thought about, have signed up for?

I plan to sign up next year when I
turn 40.

I plan to sign up next year when I
turn 40.

Sorry, you are 40 next year?

Sorry, you are 40 next year?

Sorry, you are 40 next year?

You look like you're 21.
That's the point. (CHUCKLES)

You look like you're 21.
That's the point. (CHUCKLES)

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

I take 4 different pharmaceuticals
and about 60 supplements.

I take 4 different pharmaceuticals
and about 60 supplements.

I take 4 different pharmaceuticals
and about 60 supplements.

Every day?
Yeah.

I started when I was 27 with the
interventions,

I started when I was 27 with the
interventions,

I started when I was 27 with the
interventions,

like the serious interventions,

like the serious interventions,

and I keep adding more whenever
I feel like I'm slipping.

and I keep adding more whenever
I feel like I'm slipping.

So is that the age you never want to
go beyond?

So is that the age you never want to
go beyond?

27 forever, that's it for you?

27 forever, that's it for you?

Yeah, that's old enough for me.

Yeah, that's old enough for me.

Not getting any older.

Not getting any older.

It seems like an impossible dream.

It seems like an impossible dream.

But there are 5 places in the world
they call Blue Zones

But there are 5 places in the world
they call Blue Zones

where people do live significantly
longer.

where people do live significantly
longer.

where people do live significantly
longer.

But I was about to discover a
potential 6th Blue Zone

But I was about to discover a
potential 6th Blue Zone

right on our own doorstep.

right on our own doorstep.

Everybody seems to have the same
vibe about them.

Everybody seems to have the same
vibe about them.

Yeah.
That spirit to get up and go.

Yeah.
That spirit to get up and go.

There are 5 places on planet Earth
that are identified as Blue Zones,

There are 5 places on planet Earth
that are identified as Blue Zones,

There are 5 places on planet Earth
that are identified as Blue Zones,

places where people live unusually
long and healthy lives.

places where people live unusually
long and healthy lives.

places where people live unusually
long and healthy lives.

But west of the Shannon,

I think we might be harbouring a 6th
Blue Zone.

I think we might be harbouring a 6th
Blue Zone.

I think we might be harbouring a 6th
Blue Zone.

I think we might be harbouring a 6th
Blue Zone.

The women in Roscommon live to almost
85 years of age.

The women in Roscommon live to almost
85 years of age.

The women in Roscommon live to almost
85 years of age.

The women in Roscommon live to almost
85 years of age.

And that is on par with the average

And that is on par with the average

life expectancy of a woman in
Sardinia,

life expectancy of a woman in
Sardinia,

which is a designated Blue Zone.

So I want to know, what the hell are
they

So I want to know, what the hell are
they

So I want to know, what the hell are
they

doing to achieve that life
expectancy?

doing to achieve that life
expectancy?

doing to achieve that life
expectancy?

doing to achieve that life
expectancy?

Older people in the Blue Zones
tend to have purpose.

Older people in the Blue Zones
tend to have purpose.

They stay occupied and connected.

They stay occupied and connected.

And in Boyle, I'd heard there was a
thriving boutique

And in Boyle, I'd heard there was a
thriving boutique

where the entire team of female staff
are past our standard retirement age.

where the entire team of female staff
are past our standard retirement age.

where the entire team of female staff
are past our standard retirement age.

# BUOYANT MUSIC #

# BUOYANT MUSIC #

And only non-Blue Zone blow-ins like
me think that that's unusual.

And only non-Blue Zone blow-ins like
me think that that's unusual.

And only non-Blue Zone blow-ins like
me think that that's unusual.

Hello!

Hi, how are you?
You're very welcome.

Hi, how are you?
You're very welcome.

Lovely to meet you.
Oh, thank you so much.

Lovely to meet you.
Oh, thank you so much.

Lovely to meet you.
Oh, thank you so much.

And Perpetua. How are you?
Very welcome.

And Perpetua. How are you?
Very welcome.

Delighted to see you.

Delighted to see you.

What a place!
Yes.

What a place!
Yes.

By the way, I love the fact that the
entire window is blue.

By the way, I love the fact that the
entire window is blue.

By the way, I love the fact that the
entire window is blue.

For the blue zone.
LAUGHTER

For the blue zone.
LAUGHTER

So this is your business?
My business, yes.

So this is your business?
My business, yes.

Very good. So how long has it been in
the family?

Very good. So how long has it been in
the family?

Since 1954, the Marian year.

Since 1954, the Marian year.

So my mum and dad opened it,

So my mum and dad opened it,

and then I came back into the
business in '81,

and then I came back into the
business in '81,

so I'm here since.

And Brid, how long have you worked
here?

And Brid, how long have you worked
here?

I came I came here in 1981.

I came I came here in 1981.

I will be 82 next in a few months'
time.

I will be 82 next in a few months'
time.

82?
Yeah.

And loving coming to work every day?

And loving coming to work every day?

Love coming to work every day.

Love coming to work every day.

What's your official role?

What's your official role?

Well, I look after the office, the
books.

Well, I look after the office, the
books.

Okay.
Yes.

You wouldn't be without her.
No, absolutely.

You wouldn't be without her.
No, absolutely.

She's my right hand.
Oh, fantastic.

She's my right hand.
Oh, fantastic.

Well, listen, show me around.

Well, listen, show me around.

It's a lovely place to work.

It's a lovely place to work.

I can feel the colour.
Yes.

I can feel the colour.
Yes.

As soon as you walk in the door.
You're hit with happiness.

As soon as you walk in the door.
You're hit with happiness.

As soon as you walk in the door.
You're hit with happiness.

We love colour.

We love colour.

In Boyle, sure look-it,

there's no old ladies any more.

We all love our style and our
fashion.

We all love our style and our
fashion.

I love that. There's no old ladies in
Boyle.

I love that. There's no old ladies in
Boyle.

I love that. There's no old ladies in
Boyle.

< No old ladies, just capable women
staying steadfastly in the game.

< No old ladies, just capable women
staying steadfastly in the game.

< No old ladies, just capable women
staying steadfastly in the game.

< No old ladies, just capable women
staying steadfastly in the game.

Roscommon women are living longer
than other women in Ireland.

Roscommon women are living longer
than other women in Ireland.

Roscommon women are living longer
than other women in Ireland.

Can you shed any light as to why you
think that might be?

Can you shed any light as to why you
think that might be?

Less stress, I think, would be one
big reason.

Less stress, I think, would be one
big reason.

Less stress, I think, would be one
big reason.

Yeah.
And country living, I think,

Yeah.
And country living, I think,

would have a lot to do with it.

Yes.

Yes.

Religion is also really important as
well.

Religion is also really important as
well.

79 percent of Roscommoners

79 percent of Roscommoners

still identify as Catholic and go to
Mass.

still identify as Catholic and go to
Mass.

Yes.
Is that important for you?

Very important for me, it is really.

I go to morning Mass usually.

I go to morning Mass usually.

If I hadn't religion and if I hadn't
work,

If I hadn't religion and if I hadn't
work,

I don't think I'd be able to live.

I don't think I'd be able to live.

Brid, there, 82.

Brid, there, 82.

Perpetua, nearly 70.

In fact, the average age of all the
women in the shop was about 70.

In fact, the average age of all the
women in the shop was about 70.

In fact, the average age of all the
women in the shop was about 70.

And they are just the girl gang.

I mean, retirement, what?

I mean, retirement, what?

65?

65?

Good luck.

Good luck.

They are their own little community.

They are their own little community.

They are there to serve the
community.

They love what they do.

They love what they do.

They are living life on their terms,
the way they want to

They are living life on their terms,
the way they want to

They are living life on their terms,
the way they want to

and looking and feeling fabulous.

and looking and feeling fabulous.

# LIVELY DANCE MUSIC #

Blue Zone ageing also means staying
active,

Blue Zone ageing also means staying
active,

and in Roscommon town,

and in Roscommon town,

they are normalising exercise for a
generation

they are normalising exercise for a
generation

they are normalising exercise for a
generation

too often excluded from gym culture.

too often excluded from gym culture.

Hey Michael, how are you? Martina,
how's it going?

Hey Michael, how are you? Martina,
how's it going?

Oh my God, it's a very different
energy

Oh my God, it's a very different
energy

in here than in the big gym outside.

I think it's a fair point that older
people

I think it's a fair point that older
people

are ostracised when it comes
to the gym,

are ostracised when it comes
to the gym,

like they're they're not being
catered for.

like they're they're not being
catered for.

Yeah, well, I think, you know,

Yeah, well, I think, you know,

the research shows us that when
people are

in their 50s, the gym membership
falls off like that.

in their 50s, the gym membership
falls off like that.

in their 50s, the gym membership
falls off like that.

Yeah.

So we provide a solution here,
an exercise solution.

So we provide a solution here,
an exercise solution.

It's a circuit of power-assisted
exercise machines, right?

It's a circuit of power-assisted
exercise machines, right?

It's a circuit of power-assisted
exercise machines, right?

And a holistic approach to health.

And a holistic approach to health.

So their physical health, mental
health,

So their physical health, mental
health,

their social health, and those
elements are so important here.

their social health, and those
elements are so important here.

And you know what I'm noticing?

And you know what I'm noticing?

There's a lot of chat going on in the
background.

There's a lot of chat going on in the
background.

So there's a big social part of this.
There is.

So there's a big social part of this.
There is.

There's friendships being made
here every day.

There's friendships being made
here every day.

There's people who haven't seen each
other

in years that come to meet here.

in years that come to meet here.

There's people who've made new
friendships here.

There's people who've made new
friendships here.

It's amazing what it's doing to that
age group.

It's amazing what it's doing to that
age group.

You know what I'm gonna ask.
Of course I have to have a go now.

You know what I'm gonna ask.
Of course I have to have a go now.

I don't think I've ever exercised
before in knee-high boots.

I don't think I've ever exercised
before in knee-high boots.

I don't think I've ever exercised
before in knee-high boots.

I come in here now nearly every day
and it's great.

I come in here now nearly every day
and it's great.

And it's amazing how... My muscles,
I've firmed up right.

And it's amazing how... My muscles,
I've firmed up right.

And it's amazing how... My muscles,
I've firmed up right.

And the social aspect of it,

And the social aspect of it,

it's brilliant that you can chat...

it's brilliant that you can chat...

Yeah, and get all the local gossip.

Yeah, and get all the local gossip.

Yeah, and get all the local gossip.

Well... (LAUGHS) or bitch.

Well... (LAUGHS) or bitch.

LAUGHTER

LAUGHTER

# LIVELY COUNTRY WESTERN MUSIC #

But at the end of the day,

But at the end of the day,

what really matters is the to still
be invited to the party.

what really matters is the to still
be invited to the party.

And at Roscommon's thriving social
dancing scene,

And at Roscommon's thriving social
dancing scene,

young and old socialise together,

young and old socialise together,

young and old socialise together,

just like in the Blue Zones.

just like in the Blue Zones.

The women of Roscommon outlive other
women in Ireland.

The women of Roscommon outlive other
women in Ireland.

So I want to know, what are they
doing?

So I want to know, what are they
doing?

What's the secret?

What's the secret?

Because all the Roscommon men are so
good to them.

Because all the Roscommon men are so
good to them.

LAUGHTER
They're so good to them.

LAUGHTER
They're so good to them.

Amazing.

Amazing.

It's the difference in the ages on
that floor.

It's the difference in the ages on
that floor.

It brings every age, young and old.

It brings every age, young and old.

When you're on the dance floor,
you don't have an age.

When you're on the dance floor,
you don't have an age.

When you're on the dance floor,
you don't have an age.

When you're on the dance floor,
you don't have an age.

Peter, do you mind me asking,
what age are you?

Peter, do you mind me asking,
what age are you?

I'm 74.
74.

I'm 74.
74.

And you're a widower?
I'm a widower, yeah.

And you're a widower?
I'm a widower, yeah.

What do you love about the dancing?

What do you love about the dancing?

The freedom you get through the
dance.

The freedom you get through the
dance.

Yeah.

Yeah.

And you're meeting different
people all the time.

And you're meeting different
people all the time.

Young or old, doesn't make a
difference.

Young or old, doesn't make a
difference.

And everybody seems to have
the same vibe about them.

And everybody seems to have
the same vibe about them.

Yeah.
That spirit to get up and go.

Yeah.
That spirit to get up and go.

Yeah.
Simple.

Yeah.
Simple.

So can we really stay young forever?

So can we really stay young forever?

It felt like I had to come to
Roscommon

It felt like I had to come to
Roscommon

to find an answer I could
believe in.

to find an answer I could
believe in.

Because we stay young in our social
connections,

Because we stay young in our social
connections,

in being accepted for the age that we
are,

in being accepted for the age that we
are,

and in the sense that we're
valued.

and in the sense that we're
valued.

We stay young in movement.

We stay young in movement.

We stay young in wholesome food.

We stay young in wholesome food.

And as for all the scientists and the
medics

And as for all the scientists and the
medics

I think they have yet to find a
better answer than that.

I think they have yet to find a
better answer than that.

I think they have yet to find a
better answer than that.

People will often say, "How come
nobody's lived to 130 yet?"

People will often say, "How come
nobody's lived to 130 yet?"

Well, that's gonna take another 60
years.

Well, that's gonna take another 60
years.

As soon as we've got one drug that
definitely slows down

As soon as we've got one drug that
definitely slows down

the ageing process, that's gonna
open the floodgates.

the ageing process, that's gonna
open the floodgates.

So it could just be a matter of a
few years.

So it could just be a matter of a
few years.

Can the biology be known?
Yes.

Can the biology be known?
Yes.

Do we have incredible tools to
interrogate that?

Do we have incredible tools to
interrogate that?

Do we have incredible tools to
interrogate that?

Yes.

So yeah, I think it's not
unreasonable.

So yeah, I think it's not
unreasonable.

So yeah, I think it's not
unreasonable.

Now, will it happen in my lifetime?

Now, will it happen in my lifetime?

I think there'll be a light rail
connection to Dublin Airport first.

I think there'll be a light rail
connection to Dublin Airport first.

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