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Whale Protein Boosts DNA Repair, Slowing Aging
SocialMar 8, 2026

Whale Protein Boosts DNA Repair, Slowing Aging

DNA breaks are a potent accelerator of epigenetic drift, which some researchers think drives aging. Great work by the Gorbunova lab 👏

By David Sinclair, PhD
Effective Recovery Requires Real Demand and Strong Foundations
SocialMar 8, 2026

Effective Recovery Requires Real Demand and Strong Foundations

While recovery strategies can be effective, their success hinges on two key factors: First, there must be a genuine demand for recovery, meaning your training or athletic pursuits need to be sufficiently challenging and intense. Second, your overall lifestyle foundation has to...

By William Wayland
Antibiotic‑induced Microbiome Depletion Revives Aging Brain Function
SocialMar 8, 2026

Antibiotic‑induced Microbiome Depletion Revives Aging Brain Function

Microbiome depletion rejuvenates the aging brain 👉"We confirmed that antibiotic treatment improves vascular density, promotes myelination, enhances neurogenesis, and reduces microglial reactivity. Functionally, microbiome-depleted mice showed improved hippocampal memory performance." https://t.co/XYuJ2kPVbi

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Four Genes Can Reprogram Cells to Reverse Aging
SocialMar 8, 2026

Four Genes Can Reprogram Cells to Reverse Aging

I teach future physicians this uncomfortable truth: "aging" is not just time—it's biology we can potentially reprogram. NIH highlights a PNAS study where researchers screened 200 transcription factors to "reset" old human fibroblasts toward a younger gene-expression pattern. They narrowed it to...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Lifestyle Choices Link to DNA Methylation Aging Rates
SocialMar 8, 2026

Lifestyle Choices Link to DNA Methylation Aging Rates

Lifestyle factors and DNA methylation-based aging clocks: cross-sectional and longitudinal associations in the Singapore diet and healthy aging cohort https://t.co/x0zpRxwOXX

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Key Modifiable Dementia Risks Identified in Norway Seniors
SocialMar 8, 2026

Key Modifiable Dementia Risks Identified in Norway Seniors

Potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia in Norway (HUNT4 70+): a retrospective cohort study https://t.co/8DUSdzlf4e

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Zero Calcium Score Redefines Heart Disease Risk
SocialMar 8, 2026

Zero Calcium Score Redefines Heart Disease Risk

The Power of Zero - Why CAC Scoring Changes Everything for Heart Disease Risk https://youtu.be/XVNLubDAE-M https://www.innerscopic.com/

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Proliferation Stress Drives Human Stem Cell Aging
SocialMar 8, 2026

Proliferation Stress Drives Human Stem Cell Aging

Molecular and phenotypic blueprint of human hematopoiesis links proliferation stress to stem cell aging https://t.co/3mjdKHKcPc

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Magnesium Balances Vitamin D: Boosts Deficiency, Lowers Excess
SocialMar 8, 2026

Magnesium Balances Vitamin D: Boosts Deficiency, Lowers Excess

As a medical school professor, I've watched patients take vitamin D for years with zero improvement in their blood levels. Now a Vanderbilt clinical trial explains why: they're missing magnesium. Key findings: > Magnesium RAISED vitamin D in people who were deficient > But...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Stronger Grip Cuts Senior Mortality by 12%
SocialMar 7, 2026

Stronger Grip Cuts Senior Mortality by 12%

As a medical school professor, I tell my students: muscle isn't vanity. It's a longevity organ. A new JAMA Network Open study of 5,000+ women ages 63-99 just proved it: > Every 7kg increase in grip strength = 12% lower mortality > Faster...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Creatine Modestly Boosts Adult Cognitive Performance,
SocialMar 7, 2026

Creatine Modestly Boosts Adult Cognitive Performance,

The effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive function in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/tLGUiinPPl

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Time‑Restricted Feeding Fails to Boost Nutrient Intake in Elite Footballers
SocialMar 7, 2026

Time‑Restricted Feeding Fails to Boost Nutrient Intake in Elite Footballers

The impact of time-restricted feeding on energy and macronutrient intake among elite Jordanian football players: a randomized controlled trial "TRF did not significantly improve energy or macronutrient intake compared to the standard diet. Both groups exhibited persistent energy and carbohydrate deficits...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Human Evidence Ranks Supplements: Exercise, Fiber, Vitamin D Lead
SocialMar 7, 2026

Human Evidence Ranks Supplements: Exercise, Fiber, Vitamin D Lead

Useful story here for someone. I can't take DHEA because it's banned by WADA. But I can take pregnanolone. And that boosted not just my DHEA-S back to levels in my 20s, but also boosted my testosterone with tripping up my estradiol.

By Ed Latimore
Creatine Boosts Body, Brain, Strength, Sleep in Menopause
SocialMar 7, 2026

Creatine Boosts Body, Brain, Strength, Sleep in Menopause

Impact of creatine supplementation on menopausal women’s body composition, cognition, estrogen, strength, and sleep https://t.co/8ZqpAr94uG

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
More Running Leads to Faster Times, Simple Science
SocialMar 7, 2026

More Running Leads to Faster Times, Simple Science

It’s flabbergasting that some get offended over the plain fact that running more makes you faster. It’s science ⤵️

By Jason Fitzgerald (Strength Running)
Resistance Training Key to Stop Age‑related Muscle Loss
SocialMar 7, 2026

Resistance Training Key to Stop Age‑related Muscle Loss

As if we needed more evidence...resistance training is the primary intervention for preventing and reversing the age related loss of muscle mass https://t.co/zljKrp6tnp

By Brad Schoenfeld, PhD
Ferroptosis Links Iron Imbalance to Age‑Related Muscle Loss
SocialMar 7, 2026

Ferroptosis Links Iron Imbalance to Age‑Related Muscle Loss

Is Ferroptosis the Mechanistic Bridge Connecting Iron Dysregulation to Muscle Wasting and Functional Decline in Aging? https://t.co/Tg5ZSIfZB2 https://t.co/Tl6nluUA0s

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Science Checks Marketing Claims on CGM Meal Optimization
SocialMar 7, 2026

Science Checks Marketing Claims on CGM Meal Optimization

NEW: Marketing suggests CGM can optimise meals, stabilise energy, and personalise fueling. But what does the science actually show? https://t.co/B3MRb4lyXM Secure your early-bird spot now for £15 https://t.co/g9C0i7QJgO

By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Weekly Drill Restores Directional Stability in Aging Bodies
SocialMar 7, 2026

Weekly Drill Restores Directional Stability in Aging Bodies

We lose many abilities as we age. One is the ability to change direction and remain stable. This drill, done once a week, helps. This isn’t about speed. The cones are only 12-15’ apart. This is about the transition from...

By Howard Luks, MD
Dehydration Speeds up Skin Aging and Wrinkles
SocialMar 7, 2026

Dehydration Speeds up Skin Aging and Wrinkles

Dehydration not only affects your brain and exercise performance - it also makes you look older Skin dehydration and dryness have been seen to be closely related to the degree of skin wrinkles and deeper furrows. The lower the skin hydration, the...

By Siim Land
Intermittent Fasting Offers Minimal Weight Loss Benefit, Evidence Uncertain
SocialMar 7, 2026

Intermittent Fasting Offers Minimal Weight Loss Benefit, Evidence Uncertain

Intermittent fasting for adults with overweight or obesity "...Compared to regular dietary advice, intermittent fasting may result in little to no difference in weight loss or quality of life. Intermittent fasting may result in little to no difference in adverse events,...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
CGM Helps Athletes Spot Low Glucose Early, Though Imperfect
SocialMar 7, 2026

CGM Helps Athletes Spot Low Glucose Early, Though Imperfect

Continuous glucose monitoring offers interesting possibilities for athletes, but it is not a perfect fuel sensor. It may help detect falling glucose levels early and prompt an athlete to eat before hypoglycemia becomes a problem. Read now: https://t.co/uNfQi7HiW8 https://t.co/gVQz8Fqjbu

By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Cryotherapy Boosts Metabolism and Hormones, Best for Higher BMI
SocialMar 7, 2026

Cryotherapy Boosts Metabolism and Hormones, Best for Higher BMI

"A series of WBC sessions improved carbohydrate metabolism and modulated adipokine and sirtuin profiles, with the most pronounced effects observed in individuals with elevated BMI. However, this effect generally may require a longer treatment series." The effect of whole-body cryostimulation treatments...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Warmer Temperatures Linked to Higher Adult Obesity
SocialMar 7, 2026

Warmer Temperatures Linked to Higher Adult Obesity

Ambient Temperature and Adult Obesity: Evidence from U.S. County-Level Panel Data "The results indicate that higher ambient temperatures are associated with higher adult obesity rates, even after accounting for correlated environmental conditions..." https://t.co/ewEuMdqr3O

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Bright Light Therapy Boosts Glymphatic Flow and Prefrontal Activity
SocialMar 7, 2026

Bright Light Therapy Boosts Glymphatic Flow and Prefrontal Activity

Bright light therapy influences glymphatic system function in individuals with subthreshold depression: a randomized clinical trial Highlights 👇👨🏻‍⚕️” 🔘 Bright light therapy (BLT) influences glymphatic function in subthreshold depression. 🔘 BLT enhanced brain functional activity of the prefrontal cortex. 🔘 BLT links glymphatic system...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Bitter Compounds Protect Brain in Diabetic Cognitive Decline
SocialMar 7, 2026

Bitter Compounds Protect Brain in Diabetic Cognitive Decline

Bitter Compounds as Multifunctional Agents against Diabetes-associated Cognitive Dysfunction: Bridging Metabolic Regulation and Neuroprotection https://t.co/Xv3xItlP20

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
NR Kinase 2 Rises in NAD‑decline Diseases, May Boost Supplementation
SocialMar 7, 2026

NR Kinase 2 Rises in NAD‑decline Diseases, May Boost Supplementation

that’s a high level question MO the specific value of NR relates to the tissue distribution of NMRK1 and NMRK2 NR kinase 2 is strongly upregulated in conditions of NAD decline including heart failure and peripheral neurodegeneration

By Charles Brenner, PhD
HGH May Harm Tendon‑Bone Healing Recovery
SocialMar 6, 2026

HGH May Harm Tendon‑Bone Healing Recovery

Human Growth Hormone May Be Detrimental When Used to Accelerate Recovery from Acute Tendon-Bone Interface Injuries https://t.co/L4EOFMKjys

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Avoid AGEs: Steam Veg, Use Olive Oil for Longevity
SocialMar 6, 2026

Avoid AGEs: Steam Veg, Use Olive Oil for Longevity

AGE products shorten lifespan on a CR diet Ha, I wonder if @bryan_johnson watched my video on it 5y ago: https://t.co/h5FppnQpk9

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Major Peptide Supplier Closes, Gray Market Faces Crackdown
SocialMar 6, 2026

Major Peptide Supplier Closes, Gray Market Faces Crackdown

Assuming this is real it may have something to do with their “must pay by Venmo to the following name” (at least that’s how it used to be). FDA is easing up on some aspects of peptides but gray market...

By Andrew Huberman – Huberman Lab
Naringenin Boosts Brain Longevity by Targeting Aging Hallmarks
SocialMar 6, 2026

Naringenin Boosts Brain Longevity by Targeting Aging Hallmarks

Targeting aging hallmarks in brain health within the framework of preventive medicine: mechanistic insights into naringenin's role in longevity, synaptic function, and cellular homeostasis https://t.co/JPiEz5VnQe https://t.co/C0EYPRepwy

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Decades of Creatine Use Show Science Eventually Catches Up
SocialMar 6, 2026

Decades of Creatine Use Show Science Eventually Catches Up

Those of us who have been taking 5-10g (20-30g in the “loading” (we now know not needed) of creatine daily and lifting low volume, heavy 3-4x per week for the last 30+ years will tell you: sometimes the science does...

By Andrew Huberman – Huberman Lab
Ask These Three Questions Before DIY Health Decisions
SocialMar 6, 2026

Ask These Three Questions Before DIY Health Decisions

3 Essential Questions Everyone must answer for Self Directed Health: 1) What’s your margin for safety? (Do you need RCT data? Are you OK with preclinical only? “Anecdata” only?) 2) Do you want to be in the experimental or control group? 3)...

By Andrew Huberman – Huberman Lab
Delay Your Morning Coffee for Better Performance
SocialMar 6, 2026

Delay Your Morning Coffee for Better Performance

Yep. Do what works for you. If I’m exercising in the first hour or two after waking, I’ll go straight to caffeine otherwise I delay. Coleman:

By Andrew Huberman – Huberman Lab
Strength Training: The Essential Key to Health Longevity
SocialMar 6, 2026

Strength Training: The Essential Key to Health Longevity

What's your excuse for not strength training? Why are people at all ages suddenly becoming more fit than they’ve ever been in their lives? Could it be that they are learning that strength training is a key to health and longevity? (see you...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
PEP Slows Aging by Blocking Inflammation Pathway
SocialMar 6, 2026

PEP Slows Aging by Blocking Inflammation Pathway

PEP protects against age-related inflammation, puts the brake on the aging process in mice, high levels in humans correlate with low inflammation So what is PEP, you ask? phosphoenolpyruvate, from glucose metabolism, a, master regulator, blocks cGAS-STING https://t.co/glMvaHSjOq https://t.co/MSVMBJbHm4

By Eric Topol
Aged and Alzheimer Brains Show Somatic Retrotransposition
SocialMar 6, 2026

Aged and Alzheimer Brains Show Somatic Retrotransposition

Retrotransposon Activation in the Aged and Alzheimer’s Disease Brain Examined by Nanopore Long-read DNA Sequencing "...we report somatic retrotransposition events in the aging and demented brain..." https://t.co/zkRCMO1Plh

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
NR Boosts NAD 2.3× More than NMN at 1.2 G/Day
SocialMar 6, 2026

NR Boosts NAD 2.3× More than NMN at 1.2 G/Day

ppl have been asking for head to head comparisons of NR v NMN in humans the data show that at 1.2 g/day, NR had 2.3x the blood NAD-boosting activity versus NMN the paper and the details in this 🧵 https://t.co/7KuP6LXyia

By Charles Brenner, PhD
Sleep Masterclass: Expert Tips From Topol and Ju
SocialMar 6, 2026

Sleep Masterclass: Expert Tips From Topol and Ju

A Master Class on Sleep, with plenty of practical tips Eric Topol with Guest Professor Yo-El Ju https://t.co/sKY9e7Tinq https://t.co/Gofntnw02o

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Higher Dietary Fiber Linked to Stronger Bones
SocialMar 6, 2026

Higher Dietary Fiber Linked to Stronger Bones

Association between dietary fiber intake and bone mineral density: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies https://t.co/Q3yGX1Xd8j

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Proanthocyanidins Show Promising Neuroprotective Mechanisms
SocialMar 6, 2026

Proanthocyanidins Show Promising Neuroprotective Mechanisms

Advance in neuroprotective effects of proanthocyanidins (PCs): Structure, absorption, bioactivities, mechanism, and perspectives https://t.co/AMfxcjo4m6 https://t.co/oTMCLW0CKL

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Healthspan Horizons: Federated AI Platform Makes Longevity Measurable
SocialMar 6, 2026

Healthspan Horizons: Federated AI Platform Makes Longevity Measurable

Healthspan Horizons just launched out of the Buck Institute's Price Lab. It's a federated, privacy-preserving research platform aimed at making healthspan measurable and actionable through AI and systems science. The Flagship White Paper is worth a read👨‍⚕️ https://t.co/OoxuurRJNE | @BuckInstitute

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Stem Cells Show Promise for Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
SocialMar 6, 2026

Stem Cells Show Promise for Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment

A narrative review on the therapeutic potential of stem cells in neurodegenerative diseases: advances, insights, and challenges 👉"Stem cell therapy offers regenerative potential for neurodegenerative diseases. 👉Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), induced pluripotent stem cells, and neural stem cells show promise through neuroprotection...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Targeting Autophagy May Extend Healthy Lifespan
SocialMar 6, 2026

Targeting Autophagy May Extend Healthy Lifespan

Links between autophagy and healthy aging "Identification of autophagy modulators holds promise to improve healthspan..." https://t.co/PJjbfpeYTg https://t.co/tXreB5m4cw

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Engineered IL-10 Boosts Neurogenesis and Cognition in Aging Brain
SocialMar 6, 2026

Engineered IL-10 Boosts Neurogenesis and Cognition in Aging Brain

Targeting immune cells in the aged brain reveals that engineered cytokine IL-10 enhances neurogenesis and improves cognition @BrunetLab https://t.co/n9bsJPSJQT https://t.co/9vvH3eEU0e

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Science Secures $230M Series C for Longevity Tech
SocialMar 6, 2026

Science Secures $230M Series C for Longevity Tech

Exciting news in the world of longevity via deep technology. Congratulations to @khoslaventures and @lightspeedvp on this historic investment. IMHO, Science may be bigger than OpenAI

By Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD
Cranberry-Derived Ergostane Restores Ovarian Function in Mice
SocialMar 6, 2026

Cranberry-Derived Ergostane Restores Ovarian Function in Mice

Ergostane steroid, as one of the major contributor to cranberry derived extracellular vesicle nanoparticles, restores ovarian function of murine premature ovarian failure https://t.co/CFcjDvzMnU https://t.co/le7VTHjEKa

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Engineered Brain Cells Clear Dementia Plaques in Mice
SocialMar 6, 2026

Engineered Brain Cells Clear Dementia Plaques in Mice

Boosted Brain Cells Erase Dementia-Linked Proteins “At nearly six months of age, when untreated mice normally have brains saturated with harmful plaques, brains of treated mice were plaque-free. Meanwhile, older mice with plaque-saturated brains at the time of treatment saw a...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Exercise and Enriched Settings Shield Brain Barrier From Depression
SocialMar 6, 2026

Exercise and Enriched Settings Shield Brain Barrier From Depression

Exercise and enriched environments help protect brain barrier from stress-linked depression, finds study https://t.co/BcXFdEXP3f https://t.co/02j702A4Zq

By David Barzilai, MD PhD