A Proven Longevity Lifestyle to Fight the Disease of Aging

How to (enjoyably) mimic adversity for a long and healthy life

Historical gains in life expectancy came mainly from sharply reducing infectious diseases and infant mortality. Future gains could initially come from a growing culture of healthy living, followed by breakthrough treatments for aging. (Image created by Janet Cloete)

I’d love to see the 22nd century. That means I need to reach the ripe old age of 116 (and have enough marbles left to enjoy the achievement). At first glance, this might seem unrealistic, but the more I learn about health and longevity, the more optimistic I become about my chances.

Harvard professor David Sinclair’s Lifespan podcast was the latest in a long line of learning. Much of the lifestyle advice he offers will sound very familiar, but there are plenty of insightful explanations about why these lifestyles work. Speaking from experience, such an improved understanding really helps to motivate positive action.

So, let’s dive straight in, starting with the most important thing I learned from David Sinclair.

How to Think About Aging

Aging is the fundamental disease

Sinclair makes a strong case that aging is the foundational reason behind most serious degenerative diseases plaguing society today. Moreover, we can slow this root-cause disease considerably, and we’re working hard to stop and even reverse it in the future.