Six-Part Series Features Renowned Thought Leaders in Early Cancer Detection, Nutrition and Obesity, the Science of Aging, and More
John Hancock announced the debut of a new documentary series exploring how advances in science, technology, and lifestyle choices are reshaping the way we age. The six-part series, Longer. Healthier. Better. — Leaders in Longevity, features leading voices in medicine and longevity research offering practical insights and fresh perspectives designed to help Americans enhance their quality of life as they age. This production builds on John Hancock’s mission of offering customers access to innovative tools and resources to help them live longer, healthier, better lives.
For more than a decade, John Hancock has been redefining what it means to own life insurance with the launch of John Hancock Vitality in 2015, rewarding customers for taking everyday steps toward better health. The new docuseries shines a spotlight on the scientists, doctors, and innovators driving the latest breakthroughs in longevity.
“John Hancock is in an exciting position to expand our leadership in the longevity space and challenge people to think bigger and bolder about what’s possible as we age,” said Lindsay Hanson, Chief Marketing Officer, John Hancock. “Each of the longevity leaders lending their voice to this series is a true trailblazer charting the future of health and wellness. Longer. Healthier. Better. — Leaders in Longevity brilliantly captures the passion and expertise that fuels our work to help our customers live longer, healthier, better lives.”
The docuseries explores how shifting demographics, advancements in technology, and medical innovations are transforming the aging experience. This new project is an extension of John Hancock’s Longer. Healthier. Better. Symposiums, which convene leading figures in health, wellness, science, research, and technology to discuss the future of longevity. Each episode features a recognized thought leader offering actionable longevity insights, including:
- The Longevity Opportunity with Dr. Joe Coughlin outlines how the transformative work at the MIT AgeLab is helping to meet the needs of our aging population, and how social connection is the key to living longer better.
- Ageless with Dr. Andrew Steele explores a new frontier of science – how we can potentially alter the biological processes of bodily aging, and if in the near future, treatments might allow humans to live past the century mark.
- Forever Strong with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses ways to fight the obesity epidemic, including building skeletal muscle through resistance training and high-protein foods, after witnessing firsthand the ravages of a sedentary lifestyle.
- The Food Compass with Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian explains how insights gleaned from the history of our food system can help shape new food policy that can lead to better outcomes in health, sustainability, and the economy.
- The First Cell with Dr. Azra Raza champions a new paradigm for cancer research that seeks to prevent the first cancer cell instead of trying to eliminate the last.
- Rewriting the End of Life with Dr. BJ Miller, a triple-amputee with a new lens on life following a sudden accident in college, shares how his work as a palliative care physician has shed light on the power of mindfulness in leading a fulfilling life.
From visions of the latest science to moving stories of self-discovery, John Hancock’s new series, “Longer. Healthier. Better. — Leaders in Longevity,” showcases how we can age better and what we stand to gain as individuals and as a society when we do so. The first two episodes are streaming now, with the complete series to follow at www.johnhancock.com/leadersinlongevity.
About John Hancock and Manulife
John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services provider that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better by providing financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at manulife.com.
One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than ten million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including life insurance and annuities. John Hancock also supports US investors by bringing leading investment capabilities and retirement planning and administration expertise to individuals and institutions. Additional information about John Hancock may be found at johnhancock.com.
