Surgery as the Ultimate Stress Test: What Recovery Reveals About Longevity

Smart Medicine  |  23 January 2026

How do we recover from life itself? Longevity science has captured the spotlight, with everyone searching for the next breakthrough to help us live longer and healthier.

In this episode of Smart Medicine, Dr. Scott Sigman sits down with Dr. Reza Jazayeri, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, to explore how the biology of surgical recovery offers a powerful window into longevity. Surgery, as Dr. Jazayeri explains, is one of the most intense metabolic stress tests the human body will ever face. What happens during that stress reveals exactly what the body needs to stay resilient as we age. The conversation connects cutting-edge research, bone health, and metabolic resilience to the future of longevity medicine.

Whether you’re a clinician, an athlete, or simply someone who wants to age well, this episode offers a science-backed blueprint for recovery, resilience, and longevity.

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