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Rejuvenation Stems From Removing Old Blood, Not Young Transfusions
SocialApr 19, 2026

Rejuvenation Stems From Removing Old Blood, Not Young Transfusions

Munger was right to “avoid crazy” regarding young blood transfusions. While animal data is compelling, evidence shows rejuvenation (in mice) comes mostly from removing old blood components to dilute age-elevated factors. 🩸

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Explore the Ubiquity of Peptides with Expert Jon Slotkin
SocialApr 19, 2026

Explore the Ubiquity of Peptides with Expert Jon Slotkin

Peptides are everywhere. Don’t miss this conversation with clinical expert @slotkinjr if you’re curious. Jon is my go to on this topic. Link here: https://t.co/luQcHXz3cQ https://t.co/FhsQNVv1Hp

By Christina Farr
Creatine Boosts Power Output, Not Cognition, in Active Adults
SocialApr 19, 2026

Creatine Boosts Power Output, Not Cognition, in Active Adults

Creatine is still primarily a physical performance supplement 💊 This new study recruited 40 active participants to complete physical (Wingate) and cognitive testing after either… 1️⃣ Creatine (20 g/day for 7-days) 2️⃣ Placebo (7-days) Cognitive testing was performance before and after the Wingate...

By Tom Coughlin, MSc (Performance Nutritionist)
Early Detection Tools Exist—Yet Prostate Cancer Screening Lags
SocialApr 19, 2026

Early Detection Tools Exist—Yet Prostate Cancer Screening Lags

Prostate cancer: a PSA on PSA We have the tools to catch prostate cancer early—why aren’t we using them? https://t.co/w8lN6rfNmO https://t.co/dapKLiI4aX

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
21st‑Century Models Show Longevity Escape Velocity
SocialApr 19, 2026

21st‑Century Models Show Longevity Escape Velocity

Life expectancy is rising across the world. Some people think we’re on the verge of “longevity escape velocity” — where medical progress starts extending life faster than aging takes it away. But what do the actual models for the 21st century predict?...

By Siim Land
Sleep, Cardio, Meditation, Whole Foods: Real Nootropics
SocialApr 19, 2026

Sleep, Cardio, Meditation, Whole Foods: Real Nootropics

I've experimented with nootropics my whole life, The best ones are; -Perfect sleep -Intense cardio -Meditation -Whole foods diet Anything else is a waste of time if you don't sort these. 0 side effects, pure upside.

By Koroush Khaneghah
CGM Can't Accurately Predict Endurance Fuel Needs
SocialApr 19, 2026

CGM Can't Accurately Predict Endurance Fuel Needs

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is increasingly used in sport, but can it tell athletes how much fuel is left in the tank? This blog explores whether CGM can provide meaningful guidance on fuelling strategies for endurance performance. Click here: https://t.co/j4V3cTKttl...

By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
MIND Diet Slows Brain Atrophy Over Ten Years
SocialApr 19, 2026

MIND Diet Slows Brain Atrophy Over Ten Years

Adherence to the MIND diet and longitudinal brain structural changes over a decade: evidence from the Framingham heart study offspring cohort “In this prospective cohort study, greater adherence to the MIND diet was associated with slower brain structural atrophy, particularly...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Refined Diets Damage Amygdala Memory in Aging Rats
SocialApr 19, 2026

Refined Diets Damage Amygdala Memory in Aging Rats

The aged amygdala’s unique sensitivity to refined diets, independent of fat or sugar content: A brain region and cell type-specific analysis 👉 “Refined diets impaired amygdalar memory in aged rats, regardless of fat or sugar…” https://t.co/GfWLeVTb9z https://t.co/xLCIniZq5B

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Science Shows Seed Oils Aren’t the Health Villains Claimed
SocialApr 19, 2026

Science Shows Seed Oils Aren’t the Health Villains Claimed

How Seed Oils Became Controversial—And What the Science Really Says A food scientist debunks the vilification of seed oils on social media and explains what research says about them. https://t.co/3vkvSpmBod | @sciam https://t.co/MuRLtmBi7U

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Regular Resistance Training Boosts Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, Performance
SocialApr 19, 2026

Regular Resistance Training Boosts Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, Performance

American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand. Resistance Training Prescription for Muscle Function, Hypertrophy, and Physical Performance in Healthy Adults: An Overview of Reviews 👇 FIGURE 2: Schematic representation of the modes of RT and the outcomes that are positively influenced...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Whey Protein Boosts Weight Loss in Obesity, Review Finds
SocialApr 18, 2026

Whey Protein Boosts Weight Loss in Obesity, Review Finds

Effectiveness of Whey Protein Supplementation in Weight Loss Interventions for Patients with Obesity: A Systematic Review https://t.co/aWeSqmYfFL

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Monitor Heart Rate: Ignoring It Leads to Bad Outcomes
SocialApr 18, 2026

Monitor Heart Rate: Ignoring It Leads to Bad Outcomes

This is exactly why you *should* pay attention to heart rate. A lot of variables beyond the pace/power you're pushing go into the mix to determine physiological stress at any point in time. You can't ignore those variables. I mean, you can, but...

By Alan Couzens
Sinclair's 1g NMN: Myth Vs. Cellular Reality
SocialApr 18, 2026

Sinclair's 1g NMN: Myth Vs. Cellular Reality

David Sinclair is one of the smartest longevity researchers on the planet. I interviewed him here: https://t.co/dZCOAD5PLU and recently @tombilyeu released an interview with him here: https://t.co/F2pHBy9xuw... ...in which @davidsinclair says he takes 1g of NMN every morning. But some people say...

By Ben Greenfield
Late‑stage Oral Cocktail Adds 33% Lifespan in Obese Mice
SocialApr 18, 2026

Late‑stage Oral Cocktail Adds 33% Lifespan in Obese Mice

An oral drug combination, including a senolytic (quercetin), NR, urolithin A, and alpha-lipoic acid, extended median remaining lifespan in mice by 33%. Important to note, however, that the mice were fed a high-fat "Western Diet" and the intervention started at 18...

By João Pedro de Magalhães, PhD
Neuroplastogens: The Next Frontier Beyond Peptides
SocialApr 18, 2026

Neuroplastogens: The Next Frontier Beyond Peptides

Peptides are old news tbh. I was taking noopept and mk-677 in 2015. The next big thing will be neuroplastogens

By NickPlaysCrypto
Doctor Says 100 Daily Jumps Offer Limited Benefits
SocialApr 18, 2026

Doctor Says 100 Daily Jumps Offer Limited Benefits

Is jumping 100 times every day good for you? Doctor breaks down TikTok trend A new TikTok fitness trend involves jumping 100 times each day, and a doctor has explained whether this viral exercise routine actually delivers health benefits https://t.co/8LhdDx4ei2 https://t.co/jstsaJ3hte

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Oliver Zolman Discusses Cutting‑Edge Aging Research Insights
SocialApr 18, 2026

Oliver Zolman Discusses Cutting‑Edge Aging Research Insights

New interview, by the terrific Oliver Zolman who was for a time Bryan Johnson's main doctor and who knows a great deal about aging research too: https://t.co/LCenNXC9xg

By Aubrey de Grey
NAD+ Rhythms Drive Sleep, Aging; Resetting Delays Decline
SocialApr 18, 2026

NAD+ Rhythms Drive Sleep, Aging; Resetting Delays Decline

NEW PAPER: Ups & downs in NAD+ over 24 h dictates our body's clock & sleep but declines with age. Disrupting the cycle promotes mouse aging & restoring it improves fitness & metabolic function, pointing to "circadian reprogramming" as a...

By David Sinclair, PhD
Lower Resting Heart Rate Lets You Work Harder
SocialApr 18, 2026

Lower Resting Heart Rate Lets You Work Harder

One thing I like about a fixed HR cap... It naturally grows with your fitness. 120 bpm is a much higher relative effort for someone with a resting heart rate of 40bpm, than it is for someone with a resting heart rate...

By Alan Couzens
Walking Reduces Calorie, Hydration, and Heat Limits
SocialApr 18, 2026

Walking Reduces Calorie, Hydration, and Heat Limits

95% Calories, fluid & heat management are 3 of the biggest limiters to marathon performance. All go down a lot easier when walking.

By Alan Couzens
Androgen Receptor Density Drives Muscle Gains, Not Testosterone
SocialApr 18, 2026

Androgen Receptor Density Drives Muscle Gains, Not Testosterone

Muscle androgen receptor density, but not testosterone, predicts muscle growth from resistance training In this 2018 study, testosterone, IGF-1, growth hormone, DHEA, LH, or DHT predicted muscle hypertrophy - muscle androgen receptor content did Muscles have androgen receptors that mediate hypertrophy through...

By Siim Land
Optimized Type 2 Diabetes Care Boosts Health and Savings in Spain
SocialApr 18, 2026

Optimized Type 2 Diabetes Care Boosts Health and Savings in Spain

Estimating the Clinical, Quality-of-Life and Economic Impact of Optimized Management of Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Spain https://t.co/L3QB4MJf57 https://t.co/pot0usHX7f

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Supplements Offer Small Endurance Gains, Unclear Adaptation Benefits
SocialApr 18, 2026

Supplements Offer Small Endurance Gains, Unclear Adaptation Benefits

Supplements like sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine, beetroot juice, and caffeine can boost endurance by ~1-3%. What about their impact on adaptation? Read the blog: https://t.co/nOvClAp15h https://t.co/R0OaDs8m92

By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Keto Diet Induces Ulcerative Colitis Remission, Challenges Conventional Care
SocialApr 18, 2026

Keto Diet Induces Ulcerative Colitis Remission, Challenges Conventional Care

A ketogenic diet put his ulcerative colitis into complete remission — off all medications, confirmed on colonoscopy. Dr. Nick Norwitz (PhD Oxford, MD Harvard) explains why "evidence-based" care isn't always optimal care, how keto rewires the gut and brain, and...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Longevity Obsession Ignoring Youth Health Crisis
SocialApr 18, 2026

Longevity Obsession Ignoring Youth Health Crisis

Yesterday I published my latest Substack article and went to bed feeling something was missing. This morning I realized what it was. I had left out two key sections: • One for the hundreds of millions of people with real metabolic dysfunction...

By Iñigo San‑Millán, PhD
Extreme Glycogen Loading Can Accelerate Breakdown, Not Boost Performance
SocialApr 18, 2026

Extreme Glycogen Loading Can Accelerate Breakdown, Not Boost Performance

Is it necessary to follow an extreme glycogen loading protocol? Or will you simply accelerate glycogen breakdown? Read the blog to find out: https://t.co/4tRxNEPTAA https://t.co/Grta1nNNWy

By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Protein‑rich Breakfast
SocialApr 18, 2026

Protein‑rich Breakfast

Big breakfast diet composition impacts on appetite control and gut health: a randomized weight loss trial in adults with overweight or obesity "The HPWL diet was superior to the HFWL diet for suppressing subjective appetite (P=0.003). The faecal microbiota analysis showed beneficial...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Pre‑Sleep Nutrition Boosts Muscle Recovery and Next‑Day Performance
SocialApr 18, 2026

Pre‑Sleep Nutrition Boosts Muscle Recovery and Next‑Day Performance

In this live webinar, we will explore whether pre sleep nutrition can affect muscle protein synthesis, glycogen restoration, sleep, body composition, and next day readiness. Find out more: https://t.co/UXBWDt3JIP https://t.co/7uocd3yDXB

By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
PFAS Exposure Linked to Faster Biological Aging in Men
SocialApr 18, 2026

PFAS Exposure Linked to Faster Biological Aging in Men

Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure, study finds Higher concentrations of PFAS chemicals were associated with faster biological aging in men of certain age groups https://t.co/ZClEw0Gj1p https://t.co/tYBTJTmlt9

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Exercise Activates Hypothalamic SF1 Neurons, Boosting Endurance
SocialApr 18, 2026

Exercise Activates Hypothalamic SF1 Neurons, Boosting Endurance

Exercise-induced activation of ventromedial hypothalamic steroidogenic factor-1 neurons mediates improvements in endurance 👉 “ These results demonstrate that exercise-induced hypothalamic SF1 neuron activity is essential for the coordination of physiological improvements following exercise training.” https://t.co/qLowm6sETh

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Peptides: Unregulated, Risky, and Growing in Popularity
SocialApr 18, 2026

Peptides: Unregulated, Risky, and Growing in Popularity

"What's your star sign?" "I'm a Taurus." "Cool, and what's your peptide stack?" Special Lifers episode on Peptides Part 1 with Sunita Mohanty Spotify: https://t.co/nRCBnLOjqm Apple: https://t.co/iibWpZHNZ7 Youtube: https://t.co/ijtPosgt4t Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:04) Peptides everywhere (00:42) Meet Sunita and Ultralight (01:08) Regulatory whiplash explained (01:58) Stacks and the gray area (03:34) Black market...

By Christina Farr
Genetic IL6R Blockade Shows No Impact on Disease or Longevity
SocialApr 18, 2026

Genetic IL6R Blockade Shows No Impact on Disease or Longevity

Genetic interleukin-6 receptor blockade, chronic disease risk, and longevity: results from the women’s health initiative "Genetic IL6R blockade was not associated with incident chronic-disease risk, including invasive cancer and longevity, in a large, ethnically diverse cohort of postmenopausal women. No significant...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Two Weeks Offline Boosts Mental Health, Reverses Decline
SocialApr 18, 2026

Two Weeks Offline Boosts Mental Health, Reverses Decline

Two weeks without mobile internet improved mental health more than antidepressants and reversed roughly 10 years of attentional decline. Screen time dropped 49% (314 to 161 min/day). https://t.co/9sU6ZFXDCr

By Bryan Johnson
Blood‑based ECM Protein Clock Predicts Biological Age and Disease
SocialApr 18, 2026

Blood‑based ECM Protein Clock Predicts Biological Age and Disease

An Extracellular Matrix Aging Clock Based on Circulating Matrisome Proteins Predicts Biological Aging and Disease https://t.co/3VOwhGCz5S

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Nocebo's Power Equals Placebo in Health Education
SocialApr 17, 2026

Nocebo's Power Equals Placebo in Health Education

Nocebo deserves as much airtime as placebo in patient education and provider training It matters as much for diets: tell someone a food is harmful and their body will often cooperate, which "confirms" the belief and pushes them to cut foods...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Pregnancy's Neglect Sparks Women’s Self‑Experimentation for Empowerment
SocialApr 17, 2026

Pregnancy's Neglect Sparks Women’s Self‑Experimentation for Empowerment

Pregnancy is severely underappreciated in our society. Most women don't get the guidance they need from doctors. Self experimentation gives the power back.

By Bryan Johnson
Sex Differences Crucial for Glucagon Obesity Drug Efficacy
SocialApr 17, 2026

Sex Differences Crucial for Glucagon Obesity Drug Efficacy

Male and female bodies respond differently to glucagon-based obesity drugs, and FGF21 plays an important role—especially in females. This means future treatments need to account for sex differences to be effective and safe. https://t.co/Z9gllk02Dj

By Liz Parrish
Moderate Calorie Restriction Lowers Fat C3, Slowing Aging
SocialApr 17, 2026

Moderate Calorie Restriction Lowers Fat C3, Slowing Aging

Moderate calorie restriction in humans reduces levels of the immune protein C3 in fat tissue, potentially slowing aging and inflammation without the negative effects of severe dieting or weight loss. aging

By Phys.org Threads
Childhood NAD+ Deficiency Triggers Lifelong Muscle Aging
SocialApr 17, 2026

Childhood NAD+ Deficiency Triggers Lifelong Muscle Aging

Early-life NAD+ deficiency programs skeletal muscle aging by sustained suppression of hyaluronic acid synthesis beginning in childhood https://t.co/K0MAkv7hIB https://t.co/eRCOesGwL5

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Exercise Aligned with Your Chronotype Reduces Heart Disease Risk
SocialApr 17, 2026

Exercise Aligned with Your Chronotype Reduces Heart Disease Risk

Timing exercise to match body clock chronotype may lower cardiovascular disease risk https://t.co/RhtM0ZlW1k via @medical_xpress #exercise #CardioTwitter #MedTwitter #health #lifestylemedicine

By Beth Frates, MD
Superfoods May Deplete Minerals—Supplements Fill the Gap
SocialApr 17, 2026

Superfoods May Deplete Minerals—Supplements Fill the Gap

What if the superfoods you eat every day are actually stealing minerals from your body? Spinach, kale, sweet potatoes, almonds, and raspberries are all designed by nature to limit how much you consume, and glyphosate-sprayed foods make it worse. That's exactly...

By Dave Asprey
Why Female Influencers Rarely Promote Peptide Stacks
SocialApr 17, 2026

Why Female Influencers Rarely Promote Peptide Stacks

It was on this day that I learned what a Wolverine Peptide stack is! I spoke to @sunitasmohanty on the market demand for peptides, how she's experimenting with them & why we don't see as many female influencers hawking them. Full...

By Christina Farr
Data Isn't Steroids: WHOOP Defends Athlete Insight Rights
SocialApr 17, 2026

Data Isn't Steroids: WHOOP Defends Athlete Insight Rights

At @WHOOP, we will always stand by our members’ right to understand their health and performance. Data is not steroids. Access to accurate, non-invasive insights does not undermine competition—it strengthens the sport and supports players. https://t.co/9s6c3ifw9N

By Will Ahmed
Stop Eating Three Hours Before Bed for Better Sleep
SocialApr 17, 2026

Stop Eating Three Hours Before Bed for Better Sleep

One of the simplest things I do for sleep is to stop eating about 3 hours before bed. It's something that’s supported pretty consistently in the research. When you eat (especially a large meal), you’re activating the sympathetic nervous system... not what...

By Rhonda Patrick, PhD
Creatine: Most Studied Supplement Still Sparks Debate
SocialApr 17, 2026

Creatine: Most Studied Supplement Still Sparks Debate

People are still debating creatine use when it's the most researched supplement in history? https://t.co/lIOlNTG713

By Eric Cressey
New Delivery Bypasses Diet, Fuels Cells with Urolithin A
SocialApr 17, 2026

New Delivery Bypasses Diet, Fuels Cells with Urolithin A

Only 30% of people can actually produce Urolithin A from food. And even if you are one of them, you would need six cups of pomegranate juice a day to hit the minimum effective dose. Scientists have found a way...

By Dave Asprey
Blood Test Identifies Molecules Predicting Short‑term Survival
SocialApr 17, 2026

Blood Test Identifies Molecules Predicting Short‑term Survival

New Blood Test Signals Who is Most Likely to Live Longer, Study Finds Research finds tiny molecules in blood strongly predict short‑term survival in older adults https://t.co/8bv3I5CCXE https://t.co/IdZ5eYOmwe

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Wheat Bran Plus Resistant Starch Improves Fecal Health Markers
SocialApr 17, 2026

Wheat Bran Plus Resistant Starch Improves Fecal Health Markers

Combining wheat bran with resistant starch has more beneficial effects on fecal indexes than does wheat bran alone https://t.co/c5q4PlNB2l

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD