Secrets of the Superagers

Dr Mosley travels the world to meet people who seem to have unlocked the secrets to defying ageing. He investigates the science behind their claims and, in doing so, provides tangible tips on how to live longer, healthier lives.

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First Aired on

Aug 09, 2023

1 seaons till Sep 13, 2023

Popularity: 2.3058
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(AU)
Production

BBC Studios Science Unit (GB)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Aging

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Dr Mosley travels the world to meet people who seem to have unlocked the secrets to defying ageing. He investigates the science behind their claims and, in doing so, provides tangible tips on how to live longer, healthier lives.

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1Brain50 min

    Scientists believe that challenging the body can benefit the brain. Dr Michael Mosley learns how meditation can help fight dementia and how people can sharpen their minds by being more like children.

  • Episode 2Body50 min

    Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become brittle and easy to break. It is more common in women and usually worsens with age. Michael Mosley is trying to figure out how to keep bodies, bones and muscles healthy.

  • Episode 3Senses50 min

    The senses, with age, begin to wane. In this episode Michael Mosley discovers how we can keep our senses: smell, hearing and vision sharp, when we begin to age.

  • Episode 4Appearance50 min

    What is the secret to looking good and how can we keep looking good over the years? It is believed that around 60 percent of Americans use some anti-aging product, but what control do we have over our appearance in old age?

  • Episode 5Health50 min

    For most people, the risk of getting sick increases with age. Dr. Mosley wants to find out how we've become so much better at fighting infection, and he's looking for the secrets to keeping our bodies healthy on the inside, starting with the immune system.