Consciousness, innovation and pushing boundaries – these are the hallmarks of Joanna Bensz’s career as she bridges the gap between prevention and modern medicine at the forefront of longevity science. She runs two clinics in Europe, while researching the possibilities of personalised health maintenance. She believes longevity is not just about extending life expectancy, but also about maintaining vitality and balance. In this interview, she talks about the biggest misconceptions about longevity, the revolution of healthcare and how we can take control of our own health.
Do you remember the moment when you decided to focus on longevity and health maintenance?
I’ve always been interested in healthy lifestyle and personal development – it was important for me to feel good about myself and maintain my health. I’ve never smoked, I’ve never been a huge fan of alcohol and I’ve been vegetarian for many years. In the corporate world, I had a lot of responsibilities, which meant constant chronic stress. This caused me various autoimmune reactions and health problems, while my family also had to deal with serious illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease and cancer. All this made me want to look deeper into how we can maintain our health in the long term.
“The next step was to decide that I wanted to share this knowledge with others and make the preventive approach a basic principle of healthcare.”
Longevity Center in Zurich
Joanna Bensz is a passionate advocate of longevity and health, running two longevity clinics in Europe – one in Warsaw and one in Zurich – while continually expanding her professional activities and regularly attending international conferences. Despite the intense pace of work and frequent travel, she makes a conscious effort to apply longevity principles to her own life.
Her personal longevity protocol, quality sleep, a balanced diet, regular biomarker monitoring and stress management techniques such as meditation and yoga are particularly important to her.
I constantly track my health metrics using the Oura Ring and Whoop, which give me an accurate picture of what is happening in my body – from sleep quality to recovery processes and stress levels. These data-driven insights allow me to adjust my daily routine and optimise my wellbeing. Longevity isn’t just about extending your life, it’s about maintaining vitality and balance – even in a fast-paced career.
Joanna Bensz
If she wasn’t working in the science of longevity, Joanna Bensz would still be active at the intersection of personal development, innovation and health. She believes that the choices she has made in her life have pointed her in one direction and led her naturally to the world of longevity.
The biggest challenge of her career was also her most important milestone: the establishment of the Longevity Center Europe, which gave her the opportunity to become an active player in the revolutionary development of the science of longevity.
She is convinced that vitality and balance depend not only on lifestyle habits but also on the environment – therefore she is consciously building a community around herself that inspires and drives her forward.
Longevity Center in Zurich
What are some common misconceptions about longevity and how would you debunk them?
Many people believe that longevity is only about living longer, when in fact it is about increasing healthspan. Another common misconception is that it is exclusively for the elderly, when actually it helps to optimise well-being at all stages of life.
“There is also a widespread belief that longevity is mainly a matter of genetics, however research shows that only 7% of it is down to genes – lifestyle, nutrition and stress management play a much greater role. “
Finally, many people believe that longevity is the privilege of the elite, but with advances in science and technology, personalised medicine and age management are becoming more widely available.
Longevity Center in Zurich
The Longevity Center aims to help people live better lives. According to Bensz, this means feeling at your best every day – with enough energy and enthusiasm to pursue your dreams and goals with passion. Thus, a fully personalised approach that takes into account individual genetics, lifestyle and health is key to the center’s innovation. It uses artificial intelligence-assisted diagnostics and advanced biomarker analysis to help pinpoint ageing processes and optimal interventions. The resulting personalised health plans – be it regenerative therapies, dietary supplements, or lifestyle modifications – enable clients to take control of their health consciously and effectively.
The Longevity Center not only supports the health of individuals but also recognises the importance of systemic change.
“Through research, collaboration and education, we work to close the gap between the science of longevity and public health, and make personalised, preventative care more widely accessible and impactful on a larger scale.”
The Zurich Longevity Center staff
What opportunities do you see for longevity science in Hungary?
At the moment there is no Longevity Center in Hungary, but since Polish and Hungarian cultures are similar in many ways – especially in health awareness and lifestyle – we see great potential in this market.
“There is a growing interest in the region in the science of longevity and proactive health promotion, and we look forward to sharing our expertise and personalised approach in Hungary in the future.”
How do you see the role of female leaders in health innovation?
I love working with women and will always be a committed supporter of female leaders. I think it’s important to build their confidence because many women don’t trust their own potential. I think it is important to mention gender-specific medicine in relation to this issue, because men and women age differently and respond to treatments in unique ways, yet the majority of medical research traditionally focuses on men. More research, treatment and innovation are necessary that is truly inclusive and addresses the specific health needs of both men and women.
Longevity Center in Zurich
Gender-specific medicine is also a key focus at the Longevity Center, as Bensz believes that by integrating gender medicine into the science of longevity, we can create more effective, personalised health strategies that truly optimise wellbeing for everyone. She also believes it is equally important to involve younger generations, as they are not only the researchers and innovators of the future, but also the first adopters of a preventive health approach. This is why it is worthwhile to identify potential health risks and develop personalised prevention strategies from an early age through biomarker analysis.
According to Bensz, the longevity industry is developing rapidly and will become an increasingly important part of our daily lives.
The rise in the number of longevity clinics and wellness centers will not only stimulate demand, but also create competition, which eventually could lead to a reduction in the cost of biomarker-based tests and treatments.
Joanna Bensz
If you could give just one piece of advice on how people can live longer and better, what would it be?
Improve your sleep quality and enjoy the lifestyle and work you are doing in life, because optimistic people tend to live longer.
Author: Révész Bogi
(Featured image: Joanna Bensz)
