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5 Longevity Secrets

Revealing What Research Says Reduces Aging

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5 Longevity Secrets

Revealing What Research Says Reduces Aging

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Lifestyle Impact

F A C T

Research suggests that up to 70-80% of how long and how well you live is influenced by lifestyle choices, not just your genes.

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A Potential Solution to Antibiotic Resistance

Adjust the sliders below to see how key lifestyle choices can add years to your healthy life.
Note: The following calculations are simplified correctional results based on general scientific consensus.

What Influences Your Healthspan?

GENETICS

LIFESTYLE, DIET & NUTRITION

ENVIRONMENT

HEALTHCARE ACCESS & QUALITY

SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING

Why's Sleep So Important?

L O N G E V I T Y  L A B

Brain Detoxification: During deep sleep, your brain actively flushes out metabolic waste products, including amyloid-beta proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease. Think of sleep as your brain's essential 'detox cycle' for long-term cognitive health.

Hormonal Balance: Sleep is a master regulator of hormones. Insufficient sleep disrupts hormones controlling appetite (ghrelin and leptin), stress (cortisol), and growth, impacting metabolism, weight management, and cellular repair crucial for longevity.

Immune System Strength: Just one night of poor sleep can significantly impair your immune system's ability to fight off infections. Consistent quality sleep strengthens your body's defenses, making you more resilient to illness and chronic inflammation.

Cardiovascular Health: Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Adequate sleep allows your cardiovascular system to rest and repair, promoting long-term heart health.

Cellular Repair & Regeneration: While you sleep, your body is hard at work repairing damaged cells, regenerating tissues, and synthesizing proteins vital for maintaining youthful function. It's your body's nightly maintenance crew for longevity.

"Research suggests that up to 70-80% of how long and how well you live is influenced by lifestyle choices, not just your genes."

MATTHEW WALKER, PH.D
PROFESSOR OF SLEEP SCIENCE & AUTHOR
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY

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Adjust the sliders below to estimate your biological age.
Note: The following calculations are simplified correctional results based on general scientific consensus. To get the most accurate estimate, consider getting a blood test.

"There is no biological law that says we must age."

DAVID A. SINCLAIR, PH.D
PROFESSOR OF AGING & AUTHOR
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL

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5 Longevity Secrets

Revealing What Research Says Reduces Aging

Article

5 Longevity Secrets

Revealing What Research Says Reduces Aging

Article

5 Longevity Secrets

Revealing What Research Says Reduces Aging

Article

5 Longevity Secrets

Revealing What Research Says Reduces Aging

Article

Explore our Editors' Picks, your expertly curated gateway to the most impactful insights in longevity.
Here we've curated pivotal articles, groundbreaking research papers, exciting new discoveries, and more, ensuring you stay informed with the most relevant and cutting-edge developments in healthspan optimization.

Clearing Senescent Cells Extends Healthy Lifespan

Introduced senolytics as a major therapeutic strategy, now in human clinical trials.

Research Paper

Rapamycin Extends Lifespan in Mice

A landmark 2009 study published in Nature

Research Paper

NAD+ Precursors & Mitochondrial Function

Highlights a major pathway (NAD+) currently under research for anti-aging.

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Can Aging Be Cured? 

A Conversation With Biologists David Sinclair and Ali Brivanlou

Talk/Interview

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Eat to Beat Disease

Can We Eat to Beat Disease? - William Li

Talk/Interview

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Is Aging Reversible?

A Scientific Look with David Sinclair, TED Boston

Talk/Interview

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