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Weak Circadian Rhythms Linked to 2.5x Higher Dementia Risk
New research reveals that disrupted daily activity patterns may be an early warning sign for cognitive decline, with actionable steps to strengthen your biological clock.
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Longevity
25 articles tagged with "longevity"
wellness
Mitochondrial Health: The Cellular Key to Energy and Longevity
Your mitochondria determine how energetic you feel and how well you age. Here's what damages them, what protects them, and how to optimize their function.
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The 70% Lifespan Extension: Inside the Oxytocin-Alk5i Breakthrough
UC Berkeley researchers extended lifespan by 70% in elderly male mice using two existing compounds. Here's what this means for human longevity.
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More Muscle, Younger Brain: The MRI Study Changing How We Think About Aging
Research on 1,164 adults reveals that higher muscle mass correlates with younger brain age, while visceral fat accelerates cognitive aging. Here's what it means for your fitness strategy.
nutrition
The Dark Chocolate Compound Linked to Slower Biological Aging
King's College London researchers found that higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound in dark chocolate, correlate with younger biological age across 1,669 adults.
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Shingles Vaccine Cuts Dementia Risk by 20%: The Accidental Discovery
A Welsh vaccination policy created a natural experiment revealing that the shingles vaccine may prevent dementia and slow its progression in those already diagnosed.
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The Hunt for Zombie Cells: How a Grad Student's Wild Idea May Transform Aging
Mayo Clinic researchers discovered DNA aptamers that can identify senescent 'zombie cells' linked to aging and disease, opening the door to targeted anti-aging therapies.
fitness
VO2 Max Training: December Indoor Protocol
VO2 max is the single strongest predictor of all-cause mortality. Here's the research-backed indoor training protocol to improve yours this winter.
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Fitness vs. Weight Loss: Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Matters More for Longevity
The largest study yet on fitness, weight, and longevity confirms: being aerobically fit cuts premature death risk by half, even for those with obesity.
wellness
The Critical Aging Window: Why Ages 45-55 Matter Most
New research in Cell reveals dramatic biological changes between ages 45-55. Understanding this window could reshape how you approach midlife health.
wellness
Social Connection and Longevity: Quantifying the Mortality Impact
Loneliness isn't just painful; it's deadly. New meta-analyses reveal that weak social ties increase mortality risk by 26%, rivaling smoking. Here's what the research actually shows.
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The Longevity Diet: A 2025 Update on the Blue Zones
From the mountains of Sardinia to the skyscrapers of Singapore, the map of longevity is evolving. We break down the latest research on how the world's oldest people actually eat.