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The Longevity Business Is Booming, But Is There a Limit to Our Lifespan?

Published: Oct. 18, 2024, 10 a.m.

Life expectancy has been increasing over the years, and so has the longevity business. WSJ health and wellness reporter Alex Janin tells WSJ\u2019s Charlotte Gartenberg about the booming business of extending our healthy years and our lives overall. But, despite the increase in life expectancy in the past few generations, some scientists believe we\u2019ve already reached a plateau. WSJ health and science reporter Amy Dockser Marcus looks at the debate over the limits to longevity and finds that, no matter the hype, some scientists think you won\u2019t live to 100.\xa0\n\n\n\nWhat do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com\xa0\n\n\n\nSign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter.\xa0\n\n\n\nFurther reading:\xa0\n\nThink You Will Live to 100? These Scientists Think You\u2019re Wrong\xa0\n\nThe Longevity Vacation: Poolside Lounging With an IV Drip\xa0\n\nThe Longevity Clinic Will See You Now\u2014for $100,000\xa0\n\nFor This Venture Capitalist, Research on Aging Is Personal; \u2018Bob Has a Big Fear of Death\u2019\xa0\n\nOutliving Your Peers Is Now a Competitive Sport\xa0\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices