Aging
Research shows lifestyle is more important than genetics for lifespan and healthspan. Evidence-based ways to slow biological aging that improve daily life right away: more energy, better mood, deeper sleep, sharper focus, better health, and, through clearer thinking and steadier emotions, better relationships.
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Non-smoking, regular exercise, and a diverse diet significantly increase longevity
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that non-smoking, regular exercise, and a diverse diet significantly increase the likelihood…
Muscular strength found more crucial than cardio for longevity
Running, aerobic fitness has heart-boosting effects. Weight lifting are associated with lower overall rates of death and negative cardiovascular events. Moderate to vigorous physical activity, 1h+/week, significantly reduces mortality risk.
Learning multiple new skills can produce test scores comparable to adults 30 years younger
Older adults who learn multiple new skills simultaneously can achieve cognitive performance similar to adults 30 years younger. A UC Riverside study found that 3 months of intensive learning improved memory, attention, and cognitive control, with gains maintained up to one year later.
videoEpigenetics lets you control your genes through five simple lifestyle habits
Epigenetics proves your DNA is not your destiny. Learn the 5 lifestyle habits - diet, exercise, stress, pleasure, social bonds - that control your gene expression.
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Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint and “Don’t Die” movement aim to make death optional
Bryan Johnson's Blueprint project uses data to reverse aging. His "Don't Die" movement aims to make longevity humanity's top goal through healthy habits.
NAD supplements help cells produce energy (but anti-aging proof in humans is still limited)
NAD supplements like NMN and NR help cells produce energy and may fight aging. Learn how they work, what science says about their benefits, and the risks.
Can you reverse gray hair? Science says probably not permanently
While genetics is the main factor, reducing personal and environmental stress can temporarily reverse gray hair color in some cases, but a permanent fix is not yet available.
NAD supplements raise NAD in the body – health gains are not established yet
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD, is a helper molecule that cells use for energy, DNA repair, and body clock control.…
Vitamin D may slow cellular aging by preserving telomeres, study finds
Vitamin D may slow cellular aging by preserving telomere length, a new study finds. Learn about the benefits for DNA, proper dosage, and potential risks.
Half-hour strength sessions twice a week are enough to build muscle
Why everyone needs stronger muscles From our 30s onward we gradually lose muscle tissue, a process called sarcopenia. Weaker muscles…
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For older adults, very long daily fasts were linked to higher heart death risk
Time restricted eating means limiting food to a set daily window, for example eating within 8 to 12 hours and…
Rapamycin may slow aging in animals and help older immune systems
Rapamycin is a credible anti aging candidate based on strong animal data and early human immune results, but it is not yet proven to extend human lifespan. More randomized trials in people are in progress.
Scientists slow aging in mice by restoring a brain protein called “menin” that declines with age
Scientists have pinpointed a single protein in the ventromedial hypothalamus, menin, that appears to act as a brake on the…
Brief deep red light may improve color vision in older adults
Scientists at University College London report that brief exposure to deep red light may partly restore age related vision losses,…
Sleep deprivation kills by damaging the gut, but antioxidants may help
Sleep deprivation kills flies and mice by causing oxidative damage in the gut, a process that antioxidants can reverse, according to a Harvard study.
Running is more efficient than walking, even 5min per day (2014)
Running as little as five minutes daily is associated with 30% lower all-cause mortality and 45% lower cardiovascular mortality compared to non-runners, according to a study tracking over 55,000 adults for 15 years.