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10 Tiny Habits That Make You Healthier, Calmer, and Harder to Kill
As a cancer doctor and over-60 bodybuilder, I live by simple, science-backed changes. Most people want better health, but they also need better habits.
By Michael Hunter, MD
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” — James Clear.
What if your longevity wasn’t about breakthroughs or biohacks but tiny, repeatable choices?
As a physician and a competitive bodybuilder in my 60s, folks constantly ask me for secrets.
The truth is, most of what works isn’t secret — we just ignore it.
Here are 10 tiny habits I use to protect my brain, body, and peace.
They include simple tweaks to how I eat, move, connect, and recover — none flashy, but all-powerful.
None are flashy, but all are powerful.
They’re free, science-backed, and surprisingly doable.
1. Get Sunlight Before Screens
When: Within 30 minutes of waking
Your circadian rhythm doesn’t start with caffeine. It starts with light.
