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Bonus Episode - Inside Switzerland’s Quiet Rise as a Longevity Hub
25 minutes Posted Jan 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
Bonus Setup And Guest Intro
Why Longevity, Why Now
Gaining Access To Swiss Clinics
Sorting Science From Hype
Lifespan Versus Health Span
Switzerland’s Path To Longevity Leadership
Saudi Arabia Steps Into Longevity
Why Big Pharma Hesitates
Personal Lessons And Daily Habits
Measurement, Wearables, And Personalisation
Where Longevity Science Is Heading
Closing And What’s Next
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Send us Fan Mail How did longevity go from a social media trend to a focus of serious science? In this special bonus episode our host, Jo Fahy, is joined in the studio by pharmaceuticals and healthcare reporter, Jessica Davis Pluss. We trace how Switzerland was uniquely positioned to become a global hub for healthier ageing. We also compare lifespan and health span, examine why access to clinics is so tightly guarded, and discuss why the pharmaceutical industry is moving cautiously in this gr...