Nils Behrens: Our Man for a Long Life

We all wish for a long, healthy, and active life. Our expert knows how to achieve it. Nils Behrens writes a column for Premium Medical Circle on his passion topic: Longevity. Here you will find all the articles.

Nils Behrens is the host of the podcast HEALTHWISE and is one of the most sought-after longevity experts in the German-speaking world. In over 350 interviews with doctors, scientists, and thought leaders, he explores the question of how we can live longer - and above all, stay healthy longer.

On February 18, 2026, his first book on longevity will be published: "Stroll to Immortality." In his free time, he is a passionate runner, triathlete, and padel player.

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