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Quest For Longevity - Improve Your Health, Slow Aging and Live a Long Life

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Want to stay healthy and look and feel great as you get older? You do? Great! You're in the right place, because that's what Quest Longevity is all about. I research how we can slow the effects of aging and live a healthier, longer life. I cover the foundations of longevity – sleep, nutrition, exercise and lowering chronic stress. Just getting better at these will greatly improve your health. I also explore cutting-edge longevity treatments. Things like GLP-1 weight loss medication, peptides, infrared therapy, cryotherapy and many other things that could extend not just your lifespan but also your healthspan – the number of years we live in good health. If you're curious, join me and learn how to live a long, healthy and active life.

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April 21, 2026

End of Season 1

<p dir="ltr">Just me Tim Quin, saying a huge thank you for listening to the podcast throughout this first season of Quest For Longevity. I hope it has helped you discover new ways to stay healthy, stay active and live longer. Some big changes to the format of the podcast coming in season 2 and I hope you'll join me to experience them. Listen to this episode and I'll tell you all about what's coming.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Social Channels</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Threads: <a href= "https://www.threads.com/@timquin0">https://www.threads.com/@timquin0</a></p> <p dir="ltr">WhatsApp: <a href= "https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7jPjNCRs1kXPBMz341">https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7jPjNCRs1kXPBMz341</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/QuestLongevity">https://www.facebook.com/QuestLongevity</a></p> <p dir="ltr">X: <a href= "https://x.com/TimQuin0">https://x.com/timquin0</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://instagram.com/@timquin0">https://instagram.com/timquin0</a></p> <p dir="ltr">TikTok: <a href= "https://tiktok.com/timquin1">https://tiktok.com/timquin1</a></p> <p> </p>

April 6, 2026

Activate Your Longevity Genes: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Live Longer

<h1>Can you slow the aging process by activating your longevity genes?</h1> <p>In this episode we break down the science behind six key longevity genes — including FOXO3, sirtuins, TERT, APOE, IGF-1, and CETP — and explain what they do inside your body.</p> <p>We then cover the evidence-backed lifestyle habits that activate them: zone 2 cardio, resistance training, intermittent fasting, sleep optimisation, stress reduction, and targeted supplementation including NMN, omega-3, and vitamin D.</p> <p>Whether you're new to longevity science or already invested in your healthspan, this episode gives you practical tools to start slowing biological aging today.</p> <h2>Build your longevity knowledge: your next listen</h2> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chronic-inflammation-what-it-is-why-its-bad-and-what/id1824853211?i=1000733034143"> Chronic Inflammation: What it is, why it's bad, and what you can do to avoid it</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autophagy-your-disease-fighting-life-extending-super/id1824853211?i=1000735933279"> Autophagy: Your Disease Fighting, Life-Extending Super Power</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-how-does-it-work-and/id1824853211?i=1000723123397"> Intermittent Fasting: What Is It, How Does It Work and Is It Right For You?</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mediterranean-diet-explained-how-to-lose-weight/id1824853211?i=1000747163983"> The Mediterranean Diet Explained: How To Lose Weight & Get Healthy</a></p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-e4449094-7fff-ee02-53c6-e0771366e460"></strong></p> <h2>Longevity Genes Research Sources</h2> <h3>FOXO3 and Longevity</h3> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.0801030105">FOXO3A Genotype Is Strongly Associated with Human Longevity</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5403515/">FOXO3 – A Major Gene for Human Longevity (PMC)</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6175020/">Effects of FOXO3 Polymorphisms on Survival to Extreme Longevity in Four Centenarian Studies</a></p> <h3>Sirtuins and NAD+</h3> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.nature.com/articles/npjamd201617">It Takes Two to Tango: NAD+ and Sirtuins in Aging/Longevity Control</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4112140/">NAD+ and Sirtuins in Aging and Disease (NIH/PMC)</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7390530/">Sirtuins and Their Biological Relevance in Aging and Age-Related Diseases</a></p> <h3>Telomeres, TERT and Exercise</h3> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2025.1627292/full"> Exercise Delays Aging: Evidence from Telomeres and Telomerase</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5546536/">Physical Activity and Telomere Length: Impact of Aging and Potential Mechanisms</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3370421/">Telomeres, Lifestyle, Cancer, and Aging (NIH/PMC)</a></p> <h3>Stress, Mindfulness and Telomere Length</h3> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3057175/">Can Meditation Slow Rate of Cellular Aging? Cognitive Stress, Mindfulness, and Telomeres (PMC)</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2167702612460234">Wandering Minds and Aging Cells – Epel, Blackburn et al.</a></p> <h3>IGF-1, Fasting and Protein</h3> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6855936/">Protein Quantity and Source, Fasting-Mimicking Diets, and Longevity (NIH/PMC)</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6816332/">Fasting-Mimicking Diet and Markers/Risk Factors for Aging, Diabetes, Cancer, and Cardiovascular Disease</a></p> <h3>Mediterranean Diet</h3> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.118.313348">The Mediterranean Diet and Cardiovascular Health – Circulation Research</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38431146/">Long-Term Impact of Mediterranean Diet on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention – PubMed</a></p> <h3>Inflammaging</h3> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10359950/">Chronic Inflammation and the Hallmarks of Aging (NIH/PMC)</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6146930/">Inflammageing: Chronic Inflammation in Ageing, Cardiovascular Disease, and Frailty</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-023-01502-8">Inflammation and Aging: Signaling Pathways and Intervention Therapies – Nature</a></p> <h3>Sleep and the Glymphatic System</h3> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-68374-8">The Glymphatic System Clears Amyloid Beta and Tau from Brain to Plasma in Humans – Nature Communications</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7698404/">The Sleeping Brain: Harnessing the Power of the Glymphatic System through Lifestyle Choices (PMC)</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Social Channels</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Threads: <a href= "https://www.threads.com/@timquin0">https://www.threads.com/@timquin0</a></p> <p dir="ltr">WhatsApp: <a href= "https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBpYR2Chq6NOqlcGT0T">https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBpYR2Chq6NOqlcGT0T</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/TimothyQuin">https://www.facebook.com/TimothyQuin</a></p> <p dir="ltr">X: <a href= "https://x.com/TimQuin0">https://x.com/timquin0</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://instagram.com/@timquin0">https://instagram.com/timquin0</a></p> <p>TikTok: <a href= "https://tiktok.com/timquin1">https://tiktok.com/timquin1</a></p>

March 13, 2026

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Explained: Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro - Results, Side Effects and Long-Term Risks

<p>GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are transforming obesity treatment. But how do GLP-1 injections actually work? How much weight can you lose, what are the side effects, how much do they cost, and what happens when you stop taking semaglutide? In this episode we examine the evidence behind GLP-1 medications, their risks, benefits and long-term impact on health.</p> <h2>Common GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Questions Answered in This Episode</h2> <ul> <li>What are GLP-1 and GIP drugs and what are they doing inside my body?</li> <li>How much weight could I lose on GLP-1 drugs?</li> <li>What are the benefits of taking GLP-1 drugs?</li> <li>What are the risks of taking GLP-1 medication?</li> <li>Will GLP-1 injections cause my muscles to waste?</li> <li>How much do GLP-1 drugs cost?</li> <li>Should I take GLP-1 weight loss drugs?</li> </ul> <h2>Weight Loss Drugs – Timestamps</h2> <p>00:00 – Do you struggle to lose weight?<br /> 03:55 – Common questions about weight loss drugs<br /> 05:31 – What are GLP-1 drugs and how do they work?<br /> 08:25 – How much weight could I lose on weight loss jabs?<br /> 11:47 – What are the risks of taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs?<br /> 13:53 – Can GLP-1 weight loss injections cause muscle wastage?<br /> 17:29 – Should I take GLP-1 weight loss drugs?<br /> 19:08 – What happens when I stop taking GLP-1 weight loss medication?<br /> 20:33 – How much do GLP-1 weight loss jabs cost?<br /> 22:24 – The future of weight loss medication<br /> 24:25 – GLP-1 weight loss drugs summary</p> <h2>GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Research Sources</h2> <h3>How GLP-1 Drugs Work & Clinical Effectiveness</h3> <p><a href= "https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2032183">Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity — New England Journal of Medicine</a></p> <p><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10092086/">Semaglutide for the Treatment of Overweight and Obesity: A Review — PMC</a></p> <h3>Cardiovascular & Kidney Benefits</h3> <p><a href= "https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2307563">Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Obesity without Diabetes (SELECT Trial) — New England Journal of Medicine</a></p> <p><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11320168/">Clinical Outcomes of Tirzepatide or GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes — PMC/JAMA Network Open</a></p> <p><a href= "https://diabetes.org/newsroom/tirzepatide-slowed-progression-chronic-kidney-disease-pateints-with-type-2-diabetes-increased-cardiovascular-disease"> Tirzepatide Slowed Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes — American Diabetes Association</a></p> <h3>Side Effects & Safety</h3> <p><a href= "https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/considerations-and-interactions-with-glp-1-receptor-agonists/"> Considerations and Interactions with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists — NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/treatments/tablets-and-medication/glp-1"> GLP-1 Agonists — Diabetes UK</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/weight-loss-injections-explained"> Weight-Loss Injections Explained — British Heart Foundation</a></p> <h3>Muscle Loss & Sarcopenia</h3> <p><a href= "https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.067676"> Muscle Mass and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Adaptive or Maladaptive Response to Weight Loss? — Circulation (AHA)</a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38937282/">Changes in Lean Body Mass with GLP-1-Based Therapies and Mitigation Strategies — PubMed</a></p> <p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40289060/">Impact of GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy in Patients High Risk for Sarcopenia — PubMed</a></p> <h3>Weight Regain After Stopping</h3> <p><a href= "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9542252/">Weight Regain and Cardiometabolic Effects After Withdrawal of Semaglutide: The STEP 1 Trial Extension — PMC</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2026-01-08-new-study-finds-stopping-weight-loss-drugs-linked-faster-regain-ending-diet"> New Study Finds Stopping Weight-Loss Drugs Is Linked to Faster Regain Than Ending Diet Programmes — University of Oxford</a></p> <h3>Fake & Counterfeit Drugs</h3> <p><a href= "https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/warning-about-sharp-rise-illegal-medicines-sold-eu"> Warning About Sharp Rise in Illegal Medicines Sold in the EU — European Medicines Agency</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/fake-ozempic-semaglutide-pens-hospitalizations-severe-sde-effects"> Fake Ozempic: WHO Warns of Falsified Semaglutide Sold Online — Medical News Today</a></p> <h3>WHO Recognition of Obesity as a Chronic Disease & GLP-1 Guidance</h3> <p><a href= "https://www.who.int/news/item/01-12-2025-who-issues-global-guideline-on-the-use-of-glp-1-medicines-in-treating-obesity"> WHO Issues Global Guideline on the Use of GLP-1 Medicines in Treating Obesity</a></p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Social Channels</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">WhatsApp: <a href= "https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBpYR2Chq6NOqlcGT0T">https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBpYR2Chq6NOqlcGT0T</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/TimothyQuin">https://www.facebook.com/TimothyQuin</a></p> <p dir="ltr">X: <a href= "https://x.com/TimQuin0">https://x.com/timquin0</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://instagram.com/@timquin0">https://instagram.com/timquin0</a></p> <p dir="ltr">YouTube: <a href= "https://youtube.com@timquin0">https://youtube.com/timquin0</a></p> <p dir="ltr">TikTok: <a href= "https://tiktok.com/timquin1">https://tiktok.com/timquin1</a></p>

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What is Quest For Longevity - Improve Your Health, Slow Aging and Live a Long Life?: Want to stay healthy and look and feel great as you get older?

You do? Great! You're in the right place, because that's what Quest Longevity is all about.

I research how we can slow the effects of aging and live a healthier, longer life. I cover the foundations of longevity – sleep, nutrition, exercise and lowering chronic stress. Just getting better at these will greatly improve your health.

I also explore cutting-edge longevity treatments. Things like GLP-1 weight loss medication, peptides, infrared therapy, cryotherapy and many other things that could extend not just your lifespan but also your healthspan – the number of years we live in good health.

If you're curious, join me and learn how to live a long, healthy and active life.
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