Longevity Social Media and Updates

Nattokinase Lacks Evidence; Choose Omega‑3 or Berberine
SocialMay 1, 2026

Nattokinase Lacks Evidence; Choose Omega‑3 or Berberine

Nattokinase isn’t high on my list for cardiovascular prevention. I don’t see convincing evidence that it should be a primary strategy for cardiovascular disease or stroke risk reduction. If the goal is cardiovascular prevention, there are options with much stronger support. Omega-3...

By Rhonda Patrick, PhD
20 Minutes of Daily Stillness Boosts Longevity
SocialMay 1, 2026

20 Minutes of Daily Stillness Boosts Longevity

As a longevity scientist, I’m giving you permission to do absolutely nothing for 20 minutes a day. No phone. No guided meditation. Just sit and let your mind wander. We’re more overstimulated than we realise, and it may be that...

By Ollie Whitby | Health Scientist
Supplements Fail Without Solid Sleep, Diet, Exercise Foundations
SocialMay 1, 2026

Supplements Fail Without Solid Sleep, Diet, Exercise Foundations

Controversial opinion: the supplement industry is largely built on people’s reluctance to do the unglamorous basics. For most people, supplements have limited impact if sleep, diet, exercise, and lifestyle foundations aren’t nailed down. Sort the foundations first.

By Ollie Whitby | Health Scientist
HDL Inflammatory Markers Predict Mortality in Elderly
SocialMay 1, 2026

HDL Inflammatory Markers Predict Mortality in Elderly

High-density lipoprotein-related inflammatory markers and their association with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in an ageing population: findings from a prospective cohort study based on NHANES data https://t.co/WdNtpIgGpI https://t.co/cM0LeTv7io

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
CNS Gene Therapies Showcase Tau-Targeted VY170
SocialMay 1, 2026

CNS Gene Therapies Showcase Tau-Targeted VY170

CNS Gene Therapies Featured in Multiple Presentations at ASGCT 2026, Including Late Breaker on Tau-Targeted VY1706 for Alzheimer’s Disease https://t.co/oQ5MCd5piS https://t.co/8KeWSTJ1q7

By Brian Ahier
High‑dose Semaglutide Cuts Alcohol Use in RCT
SocialMay 1, 2026

High‑dose Semaglutide Cuts Alcohol Use in RCT

Clinicians and patients saw big reductions in alcohol intake when starting GLP-1 medicine. This is the first randomized trial to look at the high dose of semaglutide. There was a study a couple years back looking at a lower dose....

By Spencer Nadolsky, DO
Aging Science Promising Yet Still Lacks Core Understanding
SocialMay 1, 2026

Aging Science Promising Yet Still Lacks Core Understanding

Aging biology is full of promise, but the reality is that it's still a nascent field. Great to be back at the @MPIAGE speaking with students and researchers about some uncomfortable truths in geroscience: We still don't understand the drivers of aging. And...

By João Pedro de Magalhães, PhD
Menopause Signals a Hidden Heart Risk—Act Early
SocialMay 1, 2026

Menopause Signals a Hidden Heart Risk—Act Early

What I wish I knew earlier… I now teach every day. Menopause is not just about symptoms. It’s a cardiovascular inflection point—and one of the most missed opportunities in prevention. We were taught to watch for heart disease later. But for women, risk begins...

By Jayne Morgan, MD
Decoding Ovarian Aging to Extend Reproductive Lifespan
SocialMay 1, 2026

Decoding Ovarian Aging to Extend Reproductive Lifespan

Ovarian aging: Mechanisms and strategies to extend reproductive lifespan Core mechanisms include genomic instability, epigenetic noise, mitochondria, inflammation, senescence & fibrosis PhD student Maria Lopez @sinclarfriends is working on it https://t.co/tuJbQb2Xcu https://t.co/K1GlXY4KsY

By David Sinclair, PhD
Glymphatic Failure Links Dog Dementia to Alzheimer’s
SocialMay 1, 2026

Glymphatic Failure Links Dog Dementia to Alzheimer’s

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction and Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathophysiological Relationships and the Impact of Glymphatic System Impairment on Neurodegeneration "...growing evidence suggests that impairment of the glymphatic system is a key pathogenic mechanism in both CCD and AD." https://t.co/1fft2OIrIP

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Exploring Immortality: Dr. Cordeiro Discusses Curing Death
SocialMay 1, 2026

Exploring Immortality: Dr. Cordeiro Discusses Curing Death

Can We "Cure" Death? An Evening with MIT alumnus and futurist Dr. José Cordeiro, PhDMay 13, 2026 9:00 PM - May 14, 2026 12:00 AM CLT Valley Research Park, Mountain View 319 N Bernardo Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA https://t.co/3o72lbHrCM https://t.co/U6qgewbN1B

By José Cordeiro
Blood Test Pinpoints Amyloid‑to‑tau Transition in Alzheimer’s
SocialMay 1, 2026

Blood Test Pinpoints Amyloid‑to‑tau Transition in Alzheimer’s

Tracking the turning point in Alzheimer’s disease A blood biomarker reveals the mechanistic shift from amyloid to tau pathology https://t.co/p2UfYwgBHW https://t.co/Kuu82UPrFv

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Calorie Restriction Deactivates Complement C3a, Slowing Inflammaging
SocialMay 1, 2026

Calorie Restriction Deactivates Complement C3a, Slowing Inflammaging

"complement C3a reduction is a metabolically regulated inflammatory checkpoint that can be harnessed to attenuate inflammaging" Exoproteome of calorie-restricted humans identifies complement deactivation as an immunometabolic checkpoint reducing inflammaging https://t.co/FxGHE6Obm0

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Longevity Depends on Movement, Whole Foods, Purpose, Connection
SocialApr 30, 2026

Longevity Depends on Movement, Whole Foods, Purpose, Connection

The research on longevity is surprisingly consistent. The longest-lived people on earth share 4 things: They move naturally throughout the day, eat mostly whole food, have strong social ties, and experience a sense of purpose. Not supplements. Not biohacking. Not optimized sleep scores. Purpose...

By Hussein Naji, PhD (Healthcare Research)
Unified Redox Strategy Prevents Multiple Diseases Simultaneously
SocialApr 30, 2026

Unified Redox Strategy Prevents Multiple Diseases Simultaneously

The Simultaneous Prevention of Multiple Diseases: A "One Ring to Rule Them All" Framework for Redox-Driven Health and Longevity https://t.co/TaDq4wbrH7 https://t.co/P8QYDgcmiH

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
GLP‑1 Drugs Cause Less Muscle Loss than Assumed
SocialApr 30, 2026

GLP‑1 Drugs Cause Less Muscle Loss than Assumed

Do GLP-1 drugs really cause muscle loss? Turns out perhaps less than what we thought… here’s what you need to know, from: https://t.co/VwrRxnoblW https://t.co/M2RaE1f3EG

By Ben Greenfield
Organelles Drive Aging: Metabolic Engines and Signaling Hubs
SocialApr 30, 2026

Organelles Drive Aging: Metabolic Engines and Signaling Hubs

Cellular organelles play a central role in aging by acting as both metabolic engines and signaling hubs that coordinate processes within and between cells. Their dynamic interactions influence lifespan, health, and even inheritance, making them key targets for interventions aimed...

By Liz Parrish
Try Retention: Boost Blood Flow and Performance Naturally
SocialApr 30, 2026

Try Retention: Boost Blood Flow and Performance Naturally

Try retention for a few weeks, and see how different you feel. Want better blood flow and performance without drugs or surgery? The Wasabi Method rebuilds both from the ground up. https://t.co/iHBlgB6cvQ

By Dave Asprey
Aging Evolves: Unveiling the Longevity Bottleneck Hypothesis
SocialApr 30, 2026

Aging Evolves: Unveiling the Longevity Bottleneck Hypothesis

Fantastic video on the evolution of ageing and the longevity bottleneck hypothesis 🚀 Thank you @EonsShow @PBS for the brilliant work 🙏 https://t.co/GjHMlIn3hg

By João Pedro de Magalhães, PhD
Neko Delivers Affordable, Instant Preventive Health Checks
SocialApr 30, 2026

Neko Delivers Affordable, Instant Preventive Health Checks

We need to all work hard to live as long as possible, and in good health. I’ve met many companies trying to support this mission. One stands out, that those in the US haven’t experienced yet. I was blown away by...

By Patrick OShaughnessy
Extreme Quantified Self: My Week of Full-Body Monitoring
SocialApr 30, 2026

Extreme Quantified Self: My Week of Full-Body Monitoring

How I've measured my body this week: + 7 blood draws + colonoscopy + esophagogastroduodenoscopy + whole body MRI + comprehensive eye exam + 24/7 + core body temp (ingestible pill) + blood glucose...

By Bryan Johnson
P‑tau217 Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer’s Risk Early
SocialApr 30, 2026

P‑tau217 Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer’s Risk Early

Good summary of p-tau217, the breakthrough blood test to predict risk of Alzheimer's in people well before onset of symptoms @ScienceMagazine https://t.co/qVJtYR4bnz https://t.co/OhjLExTroG

By Eric Topol
Age Can't Be Stopped, But Slowing Down Can Be
SocialApr 30, 2026

Age Can't Be Stopped, But Slowing Down Can Be

Getting older is not optional. But getting slower is. Power declines faster than strength with age. The fast-twitch fibers go first and athleticism follows. Most people accept it as inevitable and stop training the one thing that could slow it down....

By Dr. Justin Farnsworth
Roughage Myth Debunked: Bulletproof Recipes Boost Longevity
SocialApr 30, 2026

Roughage Myth Debunked: Bulletproof Recipes Boost Longevity

You may have been told "roughage" is good for you, but that's a lie. Do you need help finding recipes that will benefit your mind, body, and longevity? My Bulletproof Cookbook is full of recipes and tips that upgrade your...

By Dave Asprey
Irisin Hormone Reverses Obesity and Insulin Resistance
SocialApr 30, 2026

Irisin Hormone Reverses Obesity and Insulin Resistance

Irisin, a hormone released by muscle during exercise, reverses obesity and insulin resistance in mice -- without cutting food intake or causing muscle loss. As a medical school professor, I find this striking. We have spent a decade asking how to...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Key Factors That Truly Impact Aging After 40
SocialApr 30, 2026

Key Factors That Truly Impact Aging After 40

I’m a bioscientist studying aging. 🧬 If you’re 40+, this is what actually matters ↓

By Ollie Whitby | Health Scientist
Normal Bloodwork ≠ Healthy: Most Adults Have Hidden Metabolic Risk
SocialApr 30, 2026

Normal Bloodwork ≠ Healthy: Most Adults Have Hidden Metabolic Risk

Lie I was taught in medical school: if a patient's standard bloodwork is normal, they're healthy. Reality: only about 7% of American adults are metabolically healthy. The other 93% pass routine labs while quietly drifting toward heart attacks, strokes, dementia, and...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Diet‑Microbiota‑Polyamine Axis Drives Intestinal Aging
SocialApr 30, 2026

Diet‑Microbiota‑Polyamine Axis Drives Intestinal Aging

The Diet–Microbiota–Polyamine Axis in Intestinal Aging: Microbial Pathways, Functional Foods, and Physiological Implications https://t.co/UJwPyVroBn https://t.co/xQTAAszA0w

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Consistent Training Outweighs Intensity for Lasting Fitness
SocialApr 30, 2026

Consistent Training Outweighs Intensity for Lasting Fitness

Age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia), reduced circulation, and reduced tissue repair capacity all contribute to slower recovery. Unless training… muscle mass continues to decline with age, and deconditioning following injuries or illness can happen quickly. This creates a cruel paradox: It takes...

By Howard Luks, MD
Low RHR & High HRV Signal Longevity
SocialApr 30, 2026

Low RHR & High HRV Signal Longevity

There's a proverb that you only have a certain number of heartbeats in your life Low resting heart rate (RHR) and high heart rate variability (HRV) are good signs of good heart health and fitness Low RHR and high HRV are...

By Siim Land
True Power Comes From Sleep, Not Flashy Watches
SocialApr 30, 2026

True Power Comes From Sleep, Not Flashy Watches

The most powerful people in the room aren't wearing the loudest watch. They're sleeping eight hours.

By Bryan Johnson
Exercise Proven to Reduce Biological (Epigenetic) Age
SocialApr 30, 2026

Exercise Proven to Reduce Biological (Epigenetic) Age

What is the most established intervention linked to lower biological (epigenetic) age? Exercise A new systematic review @LancetLongevity of 44 studies, >145,000 participants https://t.co/agmAazwDxs

By Eric Topol
Vaccines May Reduce Alzheimer Risk and Slow Aging
SocialApr 29, 2026

Vaccines May Reduce Alzheimer Risk and Slow Aging

I'm getting two vaccines next week: Tdap and shingles. The Tdap because Kate's family has a newborn and we're visiting. Shingles for the potential longevity benefits. Data we're looking at: 1. Lower Alzheimer risk with vaccination in 1.6 million people,...

By Bryan Johnson
Higher Omega‑3 Levels Cut Alzheimer’s Risk by Half
SocialApr 29, 2026

Higher Omega‑3 Levels Cut Alzheimer’s Risk by Half

Higher omega-3 status is associated with dramatically lower Alzheimer’s risk. People with a high omega-3 index (~10%) have about a 50% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease compared with those at the low end (~4%). Other studies have reported a dose-dependent relationship -...

By Rhonda Patrick, PhD
Organs Age at Different Rates; Reproductive Organs Confirmed
SocialApr 29, 2026

Organs Age at Different Rates; Reproductive Organs Confirmed

Our organs age at a different pace intra-individual, as tracked through plasma proteins. Now confirmed for female reproductive organs @NatureAging https://t.co/v20xGZglMU https://t.co/3oiQ14yesf

By Eric Topol
We Battle Each Other While Aging Kills Us
SocialApr 29, 2026

We Battle Each Other While Aging Kills Us

Genius few minutes - every word is gold. But now think about the probability of dying due to aging? Is it 10%? 90%? And instead of fighting aging, we are fighting each other... https://t.co/cmvlibOsVh

By Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD
Ageing Forms Gene Network Linking Diseases via Two Pathways
SocialApr 29, 2026

Ageing Forms Gene Network Linking Diseases via Two Pathways

Ageing isn't one disease, it's a network. Excited to share our latest study exploring the genetic links between ageing and age-related diseases 🧬 We show how shared pleiotropic genes connect disease clusters, revealing two distinct genetic architectures: one driven by ageing-related...

By João Pedro de Magalhães, PhD
AI Will Gift Us More Time and Longevity
SocialApr 29, 2026

AI Will Gift Us More Time and Longevity

The Time of Your Life: How AI Will Give You More of It | Michael Nuschke | TEDxAjijic "What if you won the "Time" lottery? Guess what...you just did. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform our lives, taking over the mundane tasks...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
FDA to Relax Peptide Rules After High‑profile Endorsement
SocialApr 29, 2026

FDA to Relax Peptide Rules After High‑profile Endorsement

FDA moves toward easing restrictions on certain peptides The agency’s decision to hold an advisory committee meeting on the topic comes after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told podcaster Joe Rogan he’s a “big fan” of peptides. https://t.co/wynhLuBUPE https://t.co/y9dgG0xWAq

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
AI Model Detects Pre‑Symptom Alzheimer’s Fingerprint
SocialApr 29, 2026

AI Model Detects Pre‑Symptom Alzheimer’s Fingerprint

𝐀𝐈 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐳𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 #FINGERPRINT Introducing #FINGERS7B, the first AI foundation model designed specifically to prevent Alzheimer’s disease via @NeuroscienceNew https://t.co/J7XKdg7drF https://t.co/QQKyverDNZ

By Brian Ahier
30‑Minute Daily Brain Training Reverses Decade‑Long Acetylcholine Decline
SocialApr 29, 2026

30‑Minute Daily Brain Training Reverses Decade‑Long Acetylcholine Decline

NIH-funded research showed 30 minutes a day of cognitive training reversed roughly a decade of age-related decline in a key brain chemical. As a medical school professor, I teach that acetylcholine -- the neurotransmitter for attention and memory -- drops 2.5%...

By Robert Lufkin, MD
Five Longevity Secrets From 100‑Year‑Old Attenborough
SocialApr 29, 2026

Five Longevity Secrets From 100‑Year‑Old Attenborough

David Attenborough at 100: Discover the five secrets to a long and healthy life Everyone is talking about the latest longevity health trends, but to what extent can we actually increase our lifespan? https://t.co/yP8ooC06zg https://t.co/P1VPMAar10

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Aging Immune Networks Shift From Inflammation to Disease
SocialApr 29, 2026

Aging Immune Networks Shift From Inflammation to Disease

Network Rewiring in the Aging Immune System: From Chronic Inflammation to Age-Related Pathologies https://t.co/HxKXGUq8wB https://t.co/ErZBeYwuhJ

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Even Morning Coffee Can Harm Sleep Quality
SocialApr 28, 2026

Even Morning Coffee Can Harm Sleep Quality

If you struggle with sleep issues, cutting caffeine intake, even if consumed in the early AM, may be beneficial Caffeine intake from different dietary sources and its association with sleep quality in employed adults https://t.co/NuwkDpwmk2

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Lifestyle Changes Can Prevent Nearly Half of Dementia
SocialApr 28, 2026

Lifestyle Changes Can Prevent Nearly Half of Dementia

45% of dementia cases are entirely preventable with lifestyle changes. @fountainlife_hq  found that 25% of their members had advanced brain age. After 13 months of optimized sleep, nutrition, and exercise, they improved brain age in 46% of those cases. You can become...

By Peter H. Diamandis
Palm‑sized Infrared Laser Boosts Skin and Muscle Health
SocialApr 28, 2026

Palm‑sized Infrared Laser Boosts Skin and Muscle Health

This device will not only improve your skin, but the muscles beneath as well. Infrared laser treatment used to mean expensive clinic visits. LYMA put that same technology into an at-home device that fits in your palm. Your skin, healing,...

By Dave Asprey
UK Healthspan Shrinks; Target Ageing, Not Symptoms
SocialApr 28, 2026

UK Healthspan Shrinks; Target Ageing, Not Symptoms

Healthspan is decreasing in the UK. Instead of treating the symptoms of ageing, we should be targeting ageing itself.

By João Pedro de Magalhães, PhD
High‑Normal Ferritin May Lower Sarcopenia Risk, Homocysteine Harmful
SocialApr 28, 2026

High‑Normal Ferritin May Lower Sarcopenia Risk, Homocysteine Harmful

Prospective Associations of Serum Vitamin B12, Homocysteine, and Ferritin Levels with Probable Sarcopenia 🔎"These findings suggest that high-normal ferritin levels may be optimal for alleviating PS risk, irrespective of age, and that elevated Hcy levels could be detrimental for older adults...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Endurance Exercise Protects Joints, Boosts Fat Oxidation
SocialApr 28, 2026

Endurance Exercise Protects Joints, Boosts Fat Oxidation

Ha... no. He's wrong. Yes, there's an Afib signal. But his other conclusions... no. Run and cycle... we know why we do it... and my patients who run/ride are by far better off than those who don't. You need...

By Howard Luks, MD