#precision_longevity
What ‘Vitality Span’ Gets Wrong About Aging
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“Vitality span” sounds meaningful but works as a marketing label: a Europe PMC search in October 2026 found no research papers that use the term. The idea behind it is real, and VO2 max is the best-studied measurable proxy we found. Read more…
Three Health Non-Negotiables: Sleep, Strength, Cardio
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In our view, most longevity frameworks come down to the same three anchors once you strip away the marketing: consistent sleep timing, resistance training, and regular aerobic activity. The order is our judgment, not a trial result. Read more…
Self-Reported Cognitive Disability Rose 40% in a Decade: What It Means (and Doesn’t)
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In a large US survey, the share of adults reporting serious trouble concentrating, remembering or making decisions rose from 5.3% to 7.4% between 2013 and 2023. Here is what that number is, and what it is not. Read more…
Why Muscle Matters for Independence in Old Age
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Two large cohort studies link grip strength and muscle mass to how long people live. Both are observational, so they show associations, not proof that building muscle extends life. Muscle also does real work in daily life: standing, walking, carrying groceries, and climbing stairs. Read more…
What Grip Strength Actually Predicts
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Across many studies, weaker grip strength has been associated with a higher risk of death from any cause. In the UK Biobank study of nearly 500,000 people, each 5 kg lower grip strength went with a higher risk. In our view, grip strength is a marker to track, not something to train for directly. Read more…
Three Blood Tests Worth Asking Your Clinician About for Prevention
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The wellness industry has turned annual blood work into an anxiety generator. Lists of seven, ten, fourteen markers – each with an “optimal” range that shi… Read more…
