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#80 - So alterst du richtig - Die besten Tipps | Dr. Hani Al-Mohamed bei Männergesundheit
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#80 - How to age gracefully - The best tips | Dr. Hani Al-Mohamed at Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

Dr. Hani Al-Mohamed was a senior physician in geriatrics for many years. This field, like few others, demonstrates how significantly preventive medicine, exercise, and interdisciplinary collaboration can improve quality of life well into old age. In this episode, he speaks with Dr. Jonathan Apasu about how aging truly works, why muscles are an underestimated "organ of youth," and why prevention must be the health revolution of the coming decades. After his time in the hospital, Dr. Hani reoriented his career. Today, he supports entrepreneurs over 50 in harmonizing health, performance, and purpose.

Topics in this episode:

• Why modern medicine, despite advances, often starts too late

• Geriatrics explained: Interdisciplinarity, real success stories and what we can all learn from them

• The incredible potential of muscle building and exercise for longevity

• The flood of medication in old age: What is truly necessary and what is not

• Mindset as the biggest lever: How change really works for men

• The most important factors for entrepreneurs aged 50+: exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress management

If you want to find out which preventative measures really work and how you can stay healthy, productive and self-determined in the long term, be sure to listen in!

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