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Peter Bowes

Peter Bowes is a freelance journalist and broadcaster based in Los Angeles.

A native of County Durham, England, Peter moved to the United States in 1996 and became a US citizen in 2008.  He covers news, hosts radio shows, podcasts and makes documentaries. 

His special interest is the science of human longevity - food, fasting, exercise and long-term health. 

Peter launched the Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast in 2017 to tell the stories and explain the science behind healthy aging. In 2020 he founded HealthSpan Media LLC to produce media content focussing on the biology of aging, food, exercise and mindfulness.

Peter can been seen and heard regularly on BBC television, radio and digital services including PBS stations in the United States, covering breaking news around the United States. 

http://www.peterbowes.com

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Becky Blue

Becky Blue is the author of Turning: The Magic and Mystery of More Days. She is a writer, speaker, retired geriatric nurse, community volunteer, and is passionate about changing the culture of aging. A TEDx speaker and entertaining and inspiring keynote, Becky uses personal stories and scientific research to explores the opportunities that a long view of life can hold. Becky’s message timeless: “There is no expiration date on living a life of health, impact, and wonder.”

http://www.beckybluewrites.com

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Cynthia Thurlow, NP

A nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow worked in clinical medicine, both in the ER and cardiology, for nearly 20 years. Her mission now is to educate people about the transformative power of functional nutrition and balancing horomones in perimenopause and menopause.  She focusses on supporting women to overcome issues related to lack of energy, weight gain, and food cravings. She is author and host of the Everyday Wellness podcast.

 

https://www.cynthiathurlow.com

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Dor Skuler

Intuition Robotics is Dor Skuler's fifth business venture. It specializes in the development of AI companions, particularly aimed at enhancing the quality of life for older adults. By harnessing the power of generative AI and intuitive interfaces, their flagship companion ElliQ offers personalized support, engaging daily activities, and seamless connections for seniors to help them age healthier and happier independently at home. 

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https://www.intuitionrobotics.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorskuler/

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Dr. Cate Shanahan

After getting her BS in biology from Rutgers University, Dr. Cate Shanahan trained in biochemistry and genetics at Cornell University’s graduate school before attending Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She practiced in Hawaii for ten years where she studied ethnobotany and her healthiest patient’s culinary habits. She applied her learning and experiences in all these scientific fields to write Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food.  

Source: drcate.com


https://drcate.com

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Dr. Darshan Shah

Darshan Shah, MD is a board-certified surgeon, published author, tech entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Next Health. He started his training at an accelerated MD program at the age of 15 at the University of Missouri and earned his medical degree at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest doctors in the United States. He has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures, including trauma surgery, general surgery and plastic/reconstructive procedures. In 2016, Dr. Shah, in collaboration with the entrepreneur Kevin Peake, Next Health's Co-Founder and President, launched the health center's inaugural West Hollywood location. 

https://www.next-health.com/team/dr-darshan-shah

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Dr. Felice Gersh

After receiving her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine, Dr. Gersh studied Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles.

After graduating, she launched her private practice, founded on her belief in holistic women’s healthcare. She later pursued her interest in holistic healing and graduated from the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona to become one of the first dual board-certified Integrative Gynecologists in the United States. She is a prolific writer, author and speak at health promotion events around the world.

https://integrativemgi.com

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Dr. Joy Kong

Dr. Joy Kong is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified anti-aging physician, stem cell specialist, educator, and CEO.  As the founder of Chara Health and Chara Biologics, her focus is on providing regenerative medicine products and services to patients. As an avid educator, she founded American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy (AAICT), where she provides training to many other physicians from around the world.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-kong-md-4b8627123/

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Dr. Kevin R. Stone

Kevin R. Stone MD is a physician, orthopedic surgeon and researcher specializing in the care of people with joint injuries and arthritis. He heads up The Stone Clinic in San Francisco which is at the forefront of orthopedic surgery, recognized around the world for the BioKnee, his alternative to artificial knee replacement. For over 30 years, he and his team have specialized in giving people back their vital meniscus shock absorbers. The Meniscus Transplant Center at The Stone Clinic is an international destination for meniscus transplantation, dedicated to the diagnosis, surgical implantation, and rehabilitation of people in need of meniscus tissue. 

Source: https://www.stoneclinic.com/bioknee

https://www.stoneclinic.com

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Dr. Stephanie Estima

Dr. Stephanie Estima is a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology. She is the author of The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex and host of the podcast, Better! With Dr. Stephanie.

https://drstephanieestima.com

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Dr. Terry Wahls

Dr. Terry Wahls is an educator, speaker, author, and multiple sclerosis patient. In 2000, she was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS. Determined not to let the disease control her life, Dr. Wahls developed a new protocol for living, based on her own research. The Wahls Protocol® is a therapeutic diet and lifestyle program that focuses on functional medicine and nutrient-rich foods. 

https://terrywahls.com

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Elizabeth Borelli

Elizabeth Borelli has dedicated her career to helping people transform their lives through holistic wellness. As a speaker and coach, she draws practical strategies from her expertise in plant-based nutrition, stress reduction, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Her new book, Tastes Like La Dolce Vita, is a playful, yet practical approach to diet and overall well-being based on the Mediterranean lifestyle.

https://www.elizabethborelli.com

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Jen Scheinman

Jen Scheinman, MS, RDN is a regitered dietitian nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, with a demonstrated history of working in the health and wellness space. She is skilled in content and curriculum development, employee wellness, wellness program creation, and nutrition coaching.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-scheinman-ms-rdn/
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Prof. Marie Murphy

Dr Marie Murphy is Professor of Exercise and Health, Dean of Postgraduate Research and Director of the Ulster Doctoral College. She graduated from Ulster with a BA (Hons) Sport & Leisure and PGCE (with distinction) in Physical Education and was awarded an MSc in Sports Science (with distinction) and a PhD in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University.

Marie’s research focuses on the effect of physical activity and exercise, in particular walking, on health and uses multidisciplinary approach that has included outcome measures ranging from the behavioural to the biochemical. Her work has contributed to the evidence base underlying the current physical activity guidelines in the US, UK and Ireland. She has over 120 publications (peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and invited editorials).

Source: Ulster University

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/staff/mh-murphy

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Sky Bergman

Sky Bergman is an accomplished, award-winning photographer. 

Her fine art work is included in permanent collections at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Brooklyn Museum, the Seattle Art Museum, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (National Library of France) in Paris. Her book, The Naked & The Nude: Images from the Sculpture Series, includes an introduction by Hèléne Pinet, curator of photography at the Rodin Museum in Paris. She has shot book covers for Random House and Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Inc., and many magazine spreads. 


Sky Bergman was the former chair of the Art & Design department at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA (2007 – 2013) and is currently a Professor of Photography and Video where she has been teaching since 1995.

Source: Sky Bergman Productions

https://www.skybergmanproductions.com

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