Mark Hyman, MD

Getting older is inevitable but aging is optional. Inspired by his instant #1 New York Times bestseller, MARK HYMAN, MD demystifies the powerful developments in longevity science and what it means for individuals, healthcare, and society. The hallmarks of aging underlie all age-related diseases – diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and dementia – and emerging longevity science holds the potential to avoid the diseases of aging and to extend both health span and lifespan. Through the lens of functional medicine, Dr. Hyman uncovers the secrets to longevity and provides a roadmap to address the root causes of aging and activate longevity pathways.

In this talk inspired by his book Food Fix, MARK HYMAN, MD offers an indispensable guide to food – our most powerful tool to reverse the global epidemic of chronic disease, heal the environment, reform politics, and revive economies. Dr. Hyman pairs the latest developments in nutritional and environmental science with an unflinching look at the dark realities of the global food system and the policies that make it possible. This riveting talk will change the way audiences think about food forever, and provide solutions for citizens, businesses, and policy makers to create a healthier world, society, and planet.

Longevity science expert and advocate MARK HYMAN, MD reveals how the advances in big data and artificial intelligence will help us map the next evolution in health, advancing our understanding and application of systems biology and medicine. AI will support medical providers in decision-making not based in treating diseases and symptoms but focused on restoring the body to optimal function. As global tech companies aggressively move into this space, traditional health care institutions will be left behind, and individuals, providers, innovators, and institutions will benefit from Dr. Hyman’s insights on what lies ahead.

In his work as a practicing family physician, longevity science expert, and policy advocate, MARK HYMAN, MD is committed to educating individuals, communities, and policymakers about the power of food as medicine. Leveraging powerful research about the power of food for both prevention and treatment of disease, as well as the central role our processed, industrialized diet plays in the global chronic disease pandemic, Dr. Hyman offers an informed, accessible, and motivating perspective on how to reclaim our health and wellness through functional medicine, and heal ourselves, our communities, and our planet in the process.

Sweeping changes are coming to the industry and experience of healthcare as we know it, and developments in functional medicine will lead to this disruption. A practicing family physician and longevity science expert, MARK HYMAN, MD details the factors in this disruption – from consumer-driven, online health solutions to values-based innovations in healthcare reimbursement, from delivery models requiring 1:1 visits to community and faith-based wellness models that support holistic health goals. These significant advancements are already in practice, and Dr. Hyman offers substantive insights on how this disruption will improve our health as individuals, families, communities, and for our planet.