Niko Hems is a longevity and preventive healthcare specialist who found his passion in HealthTech after completing his Masters at Nova SBE with an exchange term at UC Berkeley.
He challenges wellness trends and advocates for sustainable, evidence-based approaches to health, pushing back against optimisation obsession and focusing on what actually works.
Now in November, as Men’s Mental Health Awareness shines a spotlight on the importance of wellbeing our discussion feels even more relevant. Niko has been active his entire life, yet his VO₂ max was only 32. Surprisingly low for someone his age and gender. It turns out that stress management is a vital part of any longevity protocol.
Tune in to his journey of recovery and his perspective on how to cut through the noise in the longevity space.
00:00 Introduction and Small Talk
00:42 Personal Struggles and Turning Points
03:06 Recovery Journey and Health Improvements
06:17 Mindfulness and Daily Practices
07:52 Cutting Through the Noise in Health and Longevity
11:00 Challenges in Longevity Science
15:21 Emerging Trends and Technologies
18:38 Personal Longevity Routine
20:29 Balanced Diet and Sleep Tips
20:57 Zone Two Training Preferences
21:38 Heart Rate Tracking Devices
22:08 Lessons from Failed Health Experiments
23:51 Essential Supplements and Foods
26:01 Avoiding Extreme Biohacks
27:05 Balancing Optimization and Enjoyment
28:31 Personalized Health Advice
29:42 Future of Longevity Research
31:13 Living Well for a Long Time
32:11 Current Projects and Future Plans
34:10 Personal Preferences and Favorites
37:19 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Connect with Niko:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/niko-hems/
https://nikohems.de/
If you this conversation resonated with you and want practical tools to manage stress, explore my Yoga Reset program designed specifically for busy professionals:
https://kyomi-bloom.systeme.io/mini-yoga-reset
https://www.kyomibloom.ch