Tag Archives: Lifestyle recommendations

Fungi for longevity

Posted on 21st July 2023 by Georges

Mushrooms might be one of your bets for healthy aging. Why? There are three very clear reasons.  Firstly, many mushrooms contain non-digestible carbohydrates that benefit your microbiome (1) (and as we know, preserving your aging microbiome is one of your … Continue reading →

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Build your own blue zone

Posted on 27th November 2022 by Georges

While you think about all the biomedical discoveries emerging in aging research, flying by you in waves of popularity… antioxidants, telomeres, senescent cells, epigenetic reprogramming… it’s easy to get seduced that a magic pill will let you keep your health … Continue reading →

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Strength training: How much for healthy aging?

Posted on 4th October 2022 by Georges

I previously discussed considerations of using metformin, rapamycin, and NAD+ boosters to promote healthy aging, and the jury was mixed for all of them. But don’t despair, there is a bullet-proof way to improve aging health: exercise. Here we’ll look … Continue reading →

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How much protein should I have in my diet?

Posted on 29th February 2020 by Georges

How much protein should you be eating? Research from the biology of aging can help answer that, with just three facts. Fact one: Proteins, and to be more specific, the building blocks of proteins known as amino acids, signal for … Continue reading →

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Your typical day on your way to 120

Posted on 21st January 2017 by Georges

Good morning, Matt. Digital birds are chirping as a soft alarm-clock light fills the room. You are waking up to the start of a new day, on the lovely road of longevity. 07h00: Rise and shine! You leap out of … Continue reading →

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The (obvious) 6 questions for a longer life

Posted on 2nd January 2017 by Georges

Being obvious and impactful, it is important to not get these wrong in your life. Ask yourself these six questions.

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6 physical tests to see how well you’re aging

Posted on 18th December 2016 by Georges

Sure, they sound like tests the police might give you to check if you’ve been drinking too much, but these are in fact real ways you can see how well you’re aging, right at home. Why do these correlate so well to survival during … Continue reading →

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Get to know those little buggers in your (aging) gut

Posted on 4th December 2016 by Georges

The next time you poop, take a moment to realize that you have become more human by doing so. Sure, you have gotten rid of some smelly ‘uncivilized’ stuff, but at the same time, a large amount of little buggers have … Continue reading →

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Your age… or so you think

Posted on 10th November 2016 by Georges

Check the date: Aging is traditionally measured in terms of months and years. Makes sense, considering that we all are checking our calendars and celebrating birthdays. Personally though, I always preferred the idea of measuring aging with ‘Chapters’, and that I might … Continue reading →

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