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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Aging is the biggest overall cancer risk factor
Aging is the biggest overall cancer risk factor, but that does not make preventable risks irrelevant. The stronger message is that older adults with cancer need care that fits their full health status, not only the tumor.
People do not die of old age: aging weakens the body and disease causes death
A common phrase says someone “died of old age.” Medicine says otherwise. Doctors do not certify “old age” as a…
Plant protein and fish are linked with longer life, while red and processed meat raise risk
A recent media claim said that eating a lot of animal protein speeds aging. The idea has some truth, but…
Lifestyle counts far more than genetics for health and longevity
75-90 % of what determines human lifespan lies outside the DNA we inherit. That “environmental” portion is overwhelmingly shaped by lifestyle: medical care, nutrition, physical activity, smoking, social support, and more.
We create a false self in early life to meet external expectations and cope with childhood experiences – James Hollis
James Hollis explores the psychological and spiritual upheaval of midlife as a necessary and meaningful rite of passage. Drawing from…
Ultra-processed foods linked to weaker muscles and higher fat in thighs
A UCSF study finds eating ultra-processed foods adds fat to thigh muscles, making them weaker and raising arthritis risk, even if you exercise.
Walking like the most active people could add 5 to 11 years to life
A new study finds that matching the activity level of the top 25% of Americans could add 5 years to life expectancy, and up to 11 years for the inactive.
videoSupplements and drugs most discussed for living longer
David Sinclair and Matthew LaPlante dive into various supplements and drugs believed to support longevity. Key substances include NAD boosters…
videoMeal timing and food choices that support health
Intermittent Fasting (IF): Eating within a restricted time window, like 16–20 hours of fasting daily, helps activate longevity pathways, reduce…
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Vitamin D may help cells age more slowly
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…
Everyday movement like cleaning or walking makes your brain act four years younger
Everyday movement like cleaning improves cognitive health and processing speed, making your brain act four years younger, a Penn State study finds.
Fitness director: Three simple strength moves can help you stay independent longer
A fitness director who works in a longevity clinic recommends three simple compound exercises for healthy aging: These moves use…
Being mentally resilient is linked to living longer and healthier
A large study of older adults finds that people with higher mental resilience, including calmness, perseverance, self-reliance and a sense…
Larry Ellison’s youthful appearance at 80 attributed to lifestyle choices
Larry Ellison, the 80-year-old billionaire cofounder of Oracle, is being praised for looking decades younger. Longevity advocate Bryan Johnson highlighted…
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Bryan Johnson added algae to his daily routine as part of his anti-aging protocol
Bryan Johnson, an anti-aging advocate, regularly consumes nutrient-dense algae as part of his daily regimen, believing it supports his efforts…
Pill “Telomir-1” that may reverse aging helps two very sick senior dogs
A small rescue center in Florida reports that an experimental pill, created by Telomir Pharmaceuticals and tested with medical adviser…
Plant pigment phytoene helps worms live longer and eases Alzheimer’s-like damage
Researchers report that phytoene, a natural carotenoid pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, helped laboratory worms live longer and…
Blocking one protein extended mouse lifespan by 25%
Scientists have developed a promising anti-aging drug that has been shown to extend lifespan by up to 25% in lab…
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.