Tomorrow-Proof: How Mastering Hangovers Reveals Science of Longevity | Jackie Iversen | TEDxBoston

Описание: What if your hangover isn’t just a punishment—but a preview of aging?

In this unforgettable talk, pharmacist and inflammation researcher Jackie Iversen RPh MS reveals the science connecting hangovers and longevity. With humor and clarity, she walks us through 5,000 years of failed cures—only to show that the hangover may be one of the most powerful biological models we have for understanding aging.

Hangovers compress decades of low-grade chronic inflammation into 12 intense hours—triggering the same immune pathways linked to arthritis, heart disease, dementia, and more. Jackie shares breakthrough research showing how inflammation—not dehydration—is the true culprit behind hangover symptoms, and how this inflammatory response may hold the key to preventing age-related decline.

Whether you’re a biohacker chasing healthspan or someone who’s just Googled “hangover cure,” this talk will change how you see pain, recovery, and the future of medicine.

Because solving the hangover might just help us solve aging. Jackie Iversen, RPh MS is a pharmacist and inflammation researcher leading a new era in longevity science. After a research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where she studied the link between pain and immune activation, she became fascinated by how chronic, low-grade inflammation drives age-related disease. As Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical, Jackie and her team have discovered novel ways to modulate inflammation early, broadly, and safely—aiming not just to treat illness but to extend healthy years of life. A frequent speaker and published author on inflammation biology and healthspan, Jackie is passionate about transforming how the world understands aging and recovery, turning everyday experiences like the hangover into powerful lessons for human resilience. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx