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The Tribe with the World’s Cleanest Arteries with Michael Gurven
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In this episode of the Dan Buettner Podcast, Dan sits down with evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Michael Gurven to explore the secrets of the Tsimané, an indigenous population in the Bolivian Amazon with the lowest recorded rates of heart disease in the world.
While the modern world spends billions on anti-aging supplements and extreme fitness trends, Dr. Gurven’s decades of research reveal a different path to longevity. From the "Grandmother Effect" to the health benefits of "food pooling" and social accountability, this conversation challenges our fundamental fears about growing old. Discover why the Tsimané have nearly perfect cardiovascular systems and how their lifestyle of natural movement, carbohydrate-rich whole foods, and deep community roots offers a practical blueprint for a longer, more joyful life.
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