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Harvard researcher David Sinclair has devoted his life to understanding and promoting human longevity. He wrote about pandemics in the book Lifespan, and on this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu he synthesizes the data we have about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. He explains what the virus is and how it spreads, describes the way it mutates, and discusses what people should do to protect themselves from this new coronavirus. For the latest COVID-19 updates, sign up for David's newsletter here:\xa0https://bit.ly/34k0kAz \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nWHOOP: For 15% off your order, go to https://www.whoop.com and use discount code HT at checkout. \nPolicygenius: policygenius.com\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nDavid shuts down a lot of the bogus information about COVID-19 [1:06] \nWhat is a virus? What is its structure? [3:10] \nDavid explains why thinking of a virus like glitter actually makes sense [4:22] \nThe virus mutates every few days, but the mutations have not been too different yet [7:08]\nCoronaviruses will probably keep appearing every few years [9:04] \nTom and David discuss the differences between COVID-19 and the common cold [10:08] \nHerd immunity is the only way we will overcome COVID-19 [11:37] \nDavid explains why he is optimistic and hopeful [13:03] \nExperts always believed that the next human catastrophe was going to be a virus [18:08] \nThere are new kits that can identify COVID-19 rapidly [21:15] \nHow do we prepare for future pandemics? [25:11] \nPeople\u2019s mentality about the cost of pandemic preparedness will have to change [26:53] \nHow can we prevent unhealthy contact between humans and animals? [28:00] \nDavid explains why viruses mutate even though most mutations are self-destructive [29:59] \nThere are thousands of viruses, and most are not harmful [32:47] \nWhat can people do to protect themselves from COVID-19 [34:02] \nTom and David discuss whether you should eat fresh fruit and vegetables [38:20] \nDavid talks about how humidity affects the virus [39:25] \nDavid describes the most important recommendation he would make [41:10]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW DAVID:\xa0\nWEBSITE: lifespanbook.com\xa0\nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/3aQksMW\xa0\nFACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2UP5Ms3\xa0\nTWITTER: https://bit.ly/3aP03bf\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices