Longevity: Hype vs. Reality: What Actually Works?

Peptides, stem cells, supplements, biological age tests and high-tech treatments dominate the longevity conversation.

But what actually works?

Join us at YEARS for an evidence-based evening with Niko Hems, Head of Strategy & Medical Communications at YEARS and host of the Return on Health podcast, as we look at what is backed by science, what remains experimental and where marketing may be moving faster than the evidence.

We’ll cover the interventions with the strongest evidence today, including exercise, cardiovascular and metabolic risk reduction, preventive diagnostics and emerging longevity therapeutics, while also looking at where the science is still uncertain.

Agenda

• 🤝 18:30 | Networking & Arrival
• 🟢 19:00 | Welcome & Introduction — Longevity Cities
• 🎙️ 19:10 | Longevity: Hype vs. Reality — Niko Hems, YEARS
• ❓ 19:45 | Q&A
• 🧪 20:05 | Testing & Networking

Testing at YEARS

After the talk and Q&A, you’ll have the opportunity to experience selected health and performance assessments free of charge:

• 🦴 Bone density
• 👁️ AI-assisted funduscopy
• 💪 Handgrip strength
• 🧍 3D body scan

These assessments are usually part of paid preventive health services, making this a great opportunity to experience them as part of the evening at no cost.

🎙️ Speaker

Niko Hems | YEARS

Niko Hems is Head of Strategy & Medical Communications at YEARS, a Berlin-based longevity medicine company focused on comprehensive, physician-led preventive diagnostics.

His work sits at the intersection of preventive medicine, healthcare strategy and scientific communication, with a particular focus on separating evidence-based medicine from hype in longevity.

He is also the host of the Return on Health podcast, where he has interviewed researchers, physicians and longevity leaders including Robert Lustig, Matt Kaeberlein, George Church, Aubrey de Grey and Bas Kast.

Niko is the author of the Springer Nature book Überinformiert und fehlgeleitet, which explores health information, misinformation and medical decision-making.

Across LinkedIn and YouTube, he shares insights on longevity, preventive medicine and healthcare with an audience of more than 40,000 people.

About YEARS

YEARS is a Berlin-based longevity medicine company focused on comprehensive, physician-led preventive diagnostics.

Their approach combines advanced blood diagnostics, medical imaging, cardiovascular testing, performance diagnostics and physician-led interpretation to help people better understand their health and identify risks early.

About Longevity Berlin

Longevity Berlin is part of the Longevity Cities network, a global community dedicated to making longevity science more accessible, practical and human.

Through events, meetups and educational initiatives, we bring together people who are passionate about health, prevention and living longer, healthier lives.