Oral Health and Systemic Disease Risk: What the Evidence Shows
Oral health and systemic disease risk are linked through chronic inflammation. Learn which conditions have the strongest evidence and what markers signal escalating risk.
Healthy Aging
8 articles
The longevity space is full of expensive promises. The Healthy Aging collection focuses on what the evidence actually supports for aging well — the unglamorous basics that consistently show up in the research — and skips the miracle protocols.
We keep it cited and realistic, and we're honest that most of what helps is boring and free. Nothing here is medical advice for your specific situation.
Browse below for a grounded take on aging well.
Does Heat Therapy Reduce Chronic Pain?
Heat therapy reduces chronic pain for many people—particularly arthritis and muscle pain. Learn which conditions respond best, realistic timelines, and when to avoid
Caffeine Sensitivity by Age: Why Coffee Hits Different as You Get Older
Caffeine sensitivity increases with age as the CYP1A2 enzyme slows, doubling caffeine's half-life from 5 to 10+ hours. Here's what changes and when.
Vitamin D and Bone Density: What Older Adults Need to Know
Vitamin D and bone density in older adults: why supplementation works best with calcium, what the RDA misses, and the evidence on high-dose pills.
How to Maintain Muscle Mass With Age: What Actually Works
Two evidence-based interventions stop age-related muscle loss: resistance training 2-3x weekly and 1.0-1.2g protein per kg body weight. Here's how to implement both.
Memory Exercises and Brain Aging: 6 Evidence-Based Activities
Memory exercises build cognitive reserve and may delay decline. Six science-backed activities with timelines, evidence levels, and realistic expectations.
How to Improve Balance with Age
Evidence-based balance exercises reduce fall risk in older adults. Learn specific exercises, frequency, and when to see a doctor for balance problems.
Habits That Support Healthy Aging: Evidence-Based Longevity Practices
Research-backed habits linked to healthier aging: exercise, Mediterranean diet, sleep, social connection, and stress management. Learn what actually helps you age well.