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Olive oil quality matters — how to avoid fraud
Most "extra virgin" olive oil in supermarkets fails to meet EVOO standards when independently tested. Since olive oil is a cornerstone of longevity diets, we …
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Cold plunge benefits — real or placebo?
I've been doing 2-minute cold plunges at 50°F (10°C) every morning for 3 months. I feel amazing after each session, but I'm struggling to find …
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Longevity community meetup — Bay Area, March 2026
Organizing an informal meetup for longevity enthusiasts in the SF Bay Area. Planning for mid-March at a venue in South Bay. Topics: sharing N=1 protocols, …
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Sauna vs cold plunge — which has better evidence for longevity?
The Finnish sauna studies show a strong association between sauna use and reduced all-cause mortality. Meanwhile, cold exposure has less epidemiological data but stronger mechanistic …
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Zone 2 cardio completely changed my metabolic health
After years of HIIT-only training, I switched to 80% zone 2 / 20% high intensity. In 8 months my resting heart rate dropped from 68 …
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Has anyone tried the Prolon fasting-mimicking diet?
My doctor recommended Prolon for its autophagy benefits. 5 days of restricted calories with specific macros. It's expensive ($250/cycle) and the food is pretty bland. …
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Bryan Johnson's Blueprint — what's actually worth copying?
Love him or hate him, Johnson has popularized longevity optimization. But his protocol is 100+ interventions. For those of us with normal budgets and schedules, …
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Resistance training for longevity: minimum effective dose?
I know strength training is crucial for healthspan, but I'm time-constrained. What's the minimum effective dose? I've seen arguments for everything from 2x/week full body …
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New study: intermittent fasting doesn't extend lifespan in mice
A new large-scale study from Jackson Laboratory tested multiple IF protocols in genetically diverse mice. The surprise: caloric restriction extended lifespan but intermittent fasting (same …
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Sleep optimization stack — what actually works?
After months of testing, here's my evidence-ranked sleep stack: 1) Consistent sleep/wake times (biggest impact by far), 2) Cool bedroom (65-67°F), 3) No screens 1hr …