Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
This week I'm talking to Sir Muir Gray, a leading light in public health and healthy aging.
At 81, Sir Muir is living proof that age is just a number, and he's here to share his insights on how we can all live better for longer!
He's an internationally renowned expert, physician, co-founder of the Oxford Longevity Project, and a knighted health pioneer. With his unique blend of deep knowledge and Glasgow wit, Sir Muir makes the complex world of longevity and healthy living accessible and entertaining.
You'll learn:
The Truth About Aging: Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as Sir Muir explains why aging shouldn't be a barrier until your late 90s.
Preventing Disease & Decline: Learn actionable strategies to safeguard your health, prevent chronic disease, and reduce your risk of dementia.
Sir Muir's Healthy Aging Regimen: The daily habits and mindset that keep this 81-year-old powerhouse vibrant and energized.
Read Sir Muir's books here amzn.to/3TO8xYc
His Walking Cure drgrayswalkingcure.net
Read the lifestyle tips from the Oxford Longevity Project oxfordlongevityproject.org/longevity-lifestyle-1
WATCH my interview with Sir Muir's colleague Leslie Kenny who had a biological age of 21 at 59! youtu.be/1huquFUVbjU
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introducing Sir Muir Gray
01:21 The facts of aging
04:32 Factors working against us
09:08 A prescription for longevity
14:33 Reducing dementia risk
17:57 Sir Muir’s healthy aging regimen
21:41 The power of strength and best exercises
26:22 SIr Muir’s career
29:42 Role of medicine
33:45 A plan for longevity
34:59 Sir Muir's view on biohacking
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
This week I'm talking to Sir Muir Gray, a leading light in public health and healthy aging.
At 81, Sir Muir is living proof that age is just a number, and he's here to share his insights on how we can all live better for longer!
He's an internationally renowned expert, physician, co-founder of the Oxford Longevity Project, and a knighted health pioneer. With his unique blend of deep knowledge and Glasgow wit, Sir Muir makes the complex world of longevity and healthy living accessible and entertaining.
You'll learn:
The Truth About Aging: Prepare to have your perceptions challenged as Sir Muir explains why aging shouldn't be a barrier until your late 90s.
Preventing Disease & Decline: Learn actionable strategies to safeguard your health, prevent chronic disease, and reduce your risk of dementia.
Sir Muir's Healthy Aging Regimen: The daily habits and mindset that keep this 81-year-old powerhouse vibrant and energized.
Read Sir Muir's books here amzn.to/3TO8xYc
His Walking Cure drgrayswalkingcure.net
Read the lifestyle tips from the Oxford Longevity Project oxfordlongevityproject.org/longevity-lifestyle-1
WATCH my interview with Sir Muir's colleague Leslie Kenny who had a biological age of 21 at 59! youtu.be/1huquFUVbjU
The Honest Channel is hosted by me, Clare Johnston, a journalist in my 50s dedicated to exploring skincare and healthy aging. Here's how you can support my work and access more content from me:
🤝 Join The Honest Channel and gain access to member posts and perks youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
✅ Subscribe for more episodes youtube.com/thehonestchannel
📖 Keep up with my articles on skincare and healthy aging http://www.honest.scot
🚨 Receive my monthly newsletter https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-channel-newsletter
🛍️ Shop my recommended skin and lifestyle products shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel
🎧 Listen to the podcast with YouTube Music music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TCgwdxtIqoamTih3Aoi9BTk
Spotify podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clare-johnston0
Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-honest-channel-podcast/id1748748620
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE shopmy.us/collections/243245
HEALTHY AGING TOOLS WE USE: shopmy.us/collections/408665
WORN ON THE CHANNEL: shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/my-style
MY DISCOUNT CODES: shopmy.us/collections/408618
I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission on sales of any listed products. This helps fund my work but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it.
Here's how I make a living from publishing my own content https://www.honest.scot/news/how-i-make-a-living-from-publishing-my-own-content/
Connect with me on social media:
instagram.com/honestclare
twitter.com/ClareS_J
facebook.com/honestclare
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introducing Sir Muir Gray
01:21 The facts of aging
04:32 Factors working against us
09:08 A prescription for longevity
14:33 Reducing dementia risk
17:57 Sir Muir’s healthy aging regimen
21:41 The power of strength and best exercises
26:22 SIr Muir’s career
29:42 Role of medicine
33:45 A plan for longevity
34:59 Sir Muir's view on biohacking
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
