In this episode of Healthspan Academy we discuss the pharmaceutical industry and the role of healthcare providers from an anti-aging and longevity perspective. Our guest was Dr. Wade Thompson, who is a post-doctoral researcher at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto. Wade is also active as a pharmacist and his main area of research is de-prescription in older populations. Yes you read that right! He is a pharmacist who specializes in how to get people off of medication.
Wade offered his unique perspective on how to approach medication prescriptions and how to develop a collaborative working relationship with pharmacists and other health care providers. He shared with us some of the alarming statistics related to the burdens of being unhealthy and over-medicated in later stages of life. We discussed some of the most effective preventative habits for avoiding chronic disease, medications, and health decline typically seen in aging populations.
*** Please note that the content discussed in this podcast is intended for self education and is not to be interpreted as medical advice
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