Nils Behrens: Our Man for a Long Life

We all want to live a long, healthy, and active life. Our expert knows how to make that happen. Nils Behrens writes a column for Premium Medical Circle on his favorite topic: longevity. Find all articles here.

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 more than 350 interviews with doctors, scientists, and thought leaders, he explores how we can not only live longer — but stay healthy longer.

On February 18, 2026, his first book on longevity was published: "Spaziergang zur Unsterblichkeit." In his spare time, he is a passionate runner, triathlete, and padel player.

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