Living Longer

Why do we go gray — and can we actually reverse it? Pam Huff and Dr. Steven Austad sit down with UAB researcher Dr. Melissa Harris, whose cutting-edge work on melanocyte stem cells is reshaping what we know about aging hair. From stress-triggered graying to real cases of full color return, this episode breaks down the myths, the science, and the future of keeping — or bringing back — your natural color.

Ozempic, Wegovy, weight loss—everyone’s talking, but few understand what’s really going on. Pam Huff and Dr. Steven Austad sit down with obesity expert Dr. Jim Hill to reveal the truth about GLP-1 drugs, metabolism, and what actually works for long-term health. Fast, clear, myth-busting. Don’t miss this one.

What if aging isn’t something that just happens to you? In this episode of Living Longer, Pam Huff and Dr. Steven Austad reveal why genes aren’t your fate—and how the choices you make today can boost your strength, energy, and brainpower for decades. If you want a longer, healthier, more vibrant life, this is where it starts.

What if aging isn’t something that just happens to you? In this episode of Living Longer, Pam Huff and Dr. Steven Austad reveal why genes aren’t your fate—and how the choices you make today can boost your strength, energy, and brainpower for decades. If you want a longer, healthier, more vibrant life, this is where it starts.

In this powerful opening episode of Living Longer, longtime journalist Pam Huff and UAB aging expert Dr. Steven Austad explore the surprising truth: genetics is not the most important factor in how long we live. Your lifestyle — your choices — may matter far more. Pam shares why she wants to stay sharp, active, and vibrant in her “golden years,” and Dr. Austad explains what the latest research says about staying healthy, reversing past damage, and improving strength and well-being even late in life. Together they dive into myths, science, and real stories, including the remarkable 102-year-old who climbed Mount Fuji. If you want to understand aging — and what you can actually do about it — this episode is the perfect place to start. 

In this powerful opening episode of Living Longer, longtime journalist Pam Huff and UAB aging expert Dr. Steven Austad explore the surprising truth: genetics is not the most important factor in how long we live. Your lifestyle — your choices — may matter far more. Pam shares why she wants to stay sharp, active, and vibrant in her “golden years,” and Dr. Austad explains what the latest research says about staying healthy, reversing past damage, and improving strength and well-being even late in life. Together they dive into myths, science, and real stories, including the remarkable 102-year-old who climbed Mount Fuji. If you want to understand aging — and what you can actually do about it — this episode is the perfect place to start.