Medical
Station:
Nine Network (AU)
Status:
Running
Start:
2024-06-17
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Renowned journalist Tracy Grimshaw collaborates with esteemed medical expert Dr Nick Coatsworth in 9Network's thought-provoking new series which explores the quest for longer life, Do You Want to Live Forever?Can we stay younger longer? Can we beat the diseases that take away our joy for life and ultimately kill us? Can we push the boundaries of human longevity much further than we have so far? Could we even live forever? And most importantly, if we could, do we want to? Drawing on Grimshaw's investigative background from A Current Affair and Dr Coatsworth's medical expertise, they combine journalistic finesse with medical acumen. Together, they meticulously uncover the intricacies of ageing, seeking to determine whether we can in fact rewind our biological clock.The program will follow four pairs of everyday Australians as they undergo medically supervised trials and health interventions that may provide clues to help us live longer. Through them, we will understand what the future holds, but most importantly, what we can do for ourselves, our kids and even their kids, to lead better, healthier, longer lives. Some scientists believe the first person to live to 150 has already been born.
There is no Next Episode of Do You Want to Live Forever? planned.
S1E2 - Episode 2
Dr Nick Coatsworth leads participants Liberty and Eliza through the chilling experience of cryotherapy. Amidst subzero temperatures, they delve into the science behind cryotherapy's potential health benefits, including reducing inflammation, boosting metabolism and beating stress. We also catch up with our other six participants, who are continuing their transformative 12-week longevity journey.
Air Date: 24 Jun 2024 04:30 (CDT)
S1E3 - Episode 3
In this episode of Do You Want to Live Forever, participants bravely confront their deepest medical fears as they take on challenging tests to uncover the secrets to defeating disease and extending human lifespan.
Air Date: 01 Jul 2024 04:30 (CDT)
S1E4 - Episode 4
In the finale of Do You Want to Live Forever, the moment of truth arrives for our eight participants. After 12 weeks of challenges, intense training and cutting-edge treatments, Tracy Grimshaw and Dr Nick Coatsworth reveal whether they have successfully turned back their biological clocks.
Air Date: 08 Jul 2024 04:30 (CDT)