Problems · Longevity

Add good years, not just more years.

Longevity isn't about chasing every trend. It's about doing the proven basics consistently for decades — and adding intelligently from there. Sleep, strength, cardio, nutrition, connection. Then the rest.

Common symptoms

  • Concerns about future independence
  • Family history of chronic disease
  • Wanting to invest in healthspan now
  • Falling fitness baseline
  • Worsening sleep or recovery

Common causes

  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Ultra-processed food
  • Chronic under-sleeping
  • Social isolation
  • Unmanaged stress

Practical improvements

Start with one. Run it for two weeks. Then add another.

Build cardio capacity

Zone-2 cardio 2–3× a week, plus shorter higher-intensity. VO2 max is one of the strongest predictors of longevity.

Strength train for life

Two sessions a week, lifelong. Muscle is the organ of longevity.

Protect sleep aggressively

Long-term sleep debt is one of the worst longevity inputs we have data on.

Invest in relationships

Strong social connection is on par with not smoking for long-term outcomes.

Get screening done

Bloods, blood pressure, cancer screening on schedule. Prevention is cheap.

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