• Episode 11: Addressing food insecurity with Josh Trautwein – Community Investment partnership, nutritional literacy, and community’s influence on health
    Jun 26 2025

    In the eleventh episode of Longer. Healthier. Better., host David O’Leary discusses food insecurity with Josh Trautwein from About Fresh, a long-standing Community Investment partner of John Hancock. Josh reflects on a decade of partnership, the complex factors contributing to food insecurity that About Fresh strives to address and how data is shaping the future of their efforts. Tune in to hear Josh and David discuss:

    • How About Fresh’s mission to combat food insecurity is bolstered by their partnership with John Hancock
    • The role of data and technology-driven innovations in advancing nutritional advocacy
    • The importance of nutritional literacy, healthy food distribution and cultural considerations in enhancing community well-being

    Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 10. Celebrating a decade of Vitality with Lindsay Hanson – 10 years of innovation, revolutionizing life insurance with behavioral science, and how we’re building a better future
    Apr 10 2025

    In the tenth episode of Longer. Healthier. Better., host David O’Leary welcomes Lindsay Hanson, Chief Marketing Officer and Global Head of Behavioral Insurance at John Hancock. Together, they reflect on the transformative first decade of the John Hancock Vitality program. Lindsay shares insights into the early days of the program, a pivotal moment in 2018, and her own experiences as a Platinum status Vitality member. Tune in to hear Lindsay and David discuss:

    • Milestones that have shaped the first 10 years of the Vitality program
    • How a holistic approach to health and longevity is enhanced by partnerships with Prenuvo, Headspace and MIT’s AgeLab
    • The future roles personalization, agility and health advocacy in behavioral insurance

    Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.

    Vitality is the provider of the John Hancock Vitality Program in connection with policies issued by John Hancock.

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    42 mins
  • Episode 9: Live from symposium - Better sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker
    Feb 25 2025

    Dr. Matthew Walker, neuroscientist and sleep expert, delves into the critical role sleep plays in our health and longevity, offering practical insights on improving your own sleep. In this special episode, recorded live at our 2024 Longer. Healthier. Better. symposium, Dr. Walker covers:

    • "Four macros" of good sleep — Quantity, Quality, Regularity, and Timing (QQRT) — and emphasizes the importance each macro for overall well-being
    • Practical advice on managing sleep disturbances like jet lag and insomnia
    • Guidance on emerging sleep trends and technologies like the Oura Ring or a smart mattress

    Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 8: Live from symposium - Optimizing human performance with Kristen Holmes
    Feb 25 2025

    Kristen Holmes, Vice President of Performance at WHOOP, shares her insights on optimizing human performance through understanding personal data, aligning behaviors with core values, and leveraging the power of circadian rhythms. In this special episode, recorded live at our 2024 Longer. Healthier. Better. symposium, Holmes highlights:

    • How wearable technology can help us understand how our bodies respond to various stressors
    • The critical role of circadian rhythms in health in service of physiological and psychological resilience
    • Strategies for balancing stress and recovery to promote overall well-being

    Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 7: Live from symposium - Why forgetting is healthy with Dr. Lisa Genova
    Feb 25 2025

    Neuroscientist and author Dr. Lisa Genova dispels common myths about memory, explaining why forgetting is a normal part of human cognition and how understanding this can help us maintain better brain health. In this special episode, recorded live at our 2024 Longer. Healthier. Better. symposium, Dr. Genova explains:

    • Forgetting names and where objects are placed are not necessarily a sign of cognitive decline or dementia
    • Four types of normal forgetting and the importance of attention and context in memory formation
    • Why we should focus on strategies that support brain health and memory optimization, rather than worrying about memory lapses

    Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 6: Addressing obesity with Dr. Christina Economos – the obesity epidemic, exploring medical interventions, and living healthier though personalized nutrition
    Nov 26 2024

    In the sixth episode of Longer. Healthier. Better., host Janet Wu discusses the issue of obesity in America, and it impacts our health and wellness with Dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, Dr. Christina Economos. Dr. Economos pulls from her extensive research on childhood obesity and weight management tools in this conversation around longevity. Listen to Dr. Economos and Janet’s discussion about:

    • US obesity trends within global, environment, and policy contexts
    • The role of medical interventions like weight loss drugs as one tool to weight management
    • Growing popularity of customized diet plans based on individual needs and lifestyles to promote better health
    • Obesity in childhood and the future of nutrition tactics for kids

    Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 5: The science of aging with Dr. Andrew Steele – Understanding potential biological immortality through the Galapagos tortoise
    Nov 1 2024

    In the fifth episode of Longer. Healthier. Better. hear from Dr. Andrew Steele, biologist and author of Ageless – The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old. Steele discusses the basics and complexities of the science of aging. Learn about the phenomenal discoveries and research in aging biology, as Dr. Steele exchanges insights with our host, Janet Wu. Listen to their discussion about:

    • How aging – not cancer, not heart disease – is the underlying cause of most human death and suffering
    • Research underway to answer the question, “Is aging necessary?”
    • Practical ways to fight against the disease of age in your own body
    • The financial realities of not only longer lifespans, but longer healthspans

    Vitality is the provider of the John Hancock Vitality Program in connection with policies issued by John Hancock.

    Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 4: Proactive healthcare with Dr. Daniel Durand – the future of medical intervention, anxiety around MRIs, and access to detection technology
    Sep 26 2024

    Tune in to the fourth episode of Longer. Healthier. Better. to hear from Dr. Daniel Durand, Chief Medical Officer at Prenuvo, as he discusses the transformative potential of proactive MRI scans in healthcare. Learn about Prenuvo’s advanced scanning technology and its role in early disease detection, as Dr. Durand exchanges insights with our host, Janet Wu. Listen to their discussion about:

    • The significance of early disease detection and the types of conditions Prenuvo scans can detect
    • What John Hancock’s pioneering partnership with Prenuvo means for eligible Vitality members
    • Concerns for false positives, cost-benefit analysis, and MRI anxieties among potential patients
    • Personal stories and Dr. Durand’s vision for the future of body screening technology

    Vitality is the provider of the John Hancock Vitality Program in connection with policies issued by John Hancock.

    Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595.

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    23 mins