Welcome to the Livelong Newsletter!

Hello longevity trailblazers,

Welcome to our newsletter. Our goal is to provide you with credible and actionable information about health and longevity so you can live a longer and healthier life.

We love to hear from our community. Please share your feedback, stories, questions, testimonials, ideas and more with us at info@livelongmedia.com.

Let’s jump right in,
Erin Hunter, head editor at Livelong

It’s the week of April 1st. In today’s email:

• Recommendations from longevity expert David Sinclair, PhD.

• Can we trust the internet’s celebrity health experts?

• Fish for protein: Which seafood is the best?

• Strength Training has a surprising benefit.

• And more…

Dr. David Sinclair’s 6 tips to boost longevity

Renowned biologist, Dr. David Sinclair, recently spoke at the Livelong Summit^TM in a session called “Why We Age and Why We Don’t Have To.” We’ve curated a list of some of his most accessible lifestyle recommendations based on the literature to promote longevity:

Don’t eat 3 regular meals a day to promote slower aging.

Move and stretch to promote strength and flexibility.

Put the body in adversity mode to build resilience and sustain health.

Get adequate sleep, as aging and sleep are synonymous.

Eat stressed plants. Why eat “stressed”? Learn more.

Measure, change, and optimize. There are tools and technologies that can be used to learn more about body processes to improve health.

Live longer, together

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To Huberman or not to Huberman

That is not the only question you should be asking

You may have heard that, on March 25, New York Magazine published a riveting expose on the personal life of celebrity health authority Andrew Huberman, an associate professor of neurology and ophthalmology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. 

What’s this story about?

This article addresses his discordant relationship history, and it also questions his credibility. Writers like biomedical scientist Andrea Love have since published pieces which argue that he promotes pseudoscience, and uses celebrity/academic status as a vehicle for spreading misinformation.

Our take

I believe Huberman does an excellent job discussing health/wellness-related information, but the NYMag feature shines a light on a bigger issue that I, like so many seeking self-betterment, find myself vulnerable to blindly trusting in celebrated figures.

Although Huberman has a PhD, it does not necessarily mean he is credible to discuss all things medical/wellness; Huberman and many top wellness influencers may cherry-pick information that is technically correct but does not give a whole story; moreso, not all studies presented may be quality.

Big picture

Will I still listen to health + wellness podcasters? 100%. But going forward, I am going to be more wary about expert suggestions and do my own research to make sure their advice checks out.

Statistics for your thoughts

With a growing aging population comes the need for innovative ways to improve healthy aging—

• 1.5 billion people will be aged 65 years or older by 2050, according to estimates.

• 600+ million adults play chess daily, an activity linked to better memory and cognitive reserve, which is especially important for aging adults.

What’s in our wellness toolkit: Yuka app

Upcoming events

Last month, we wrapped up the first Livelong Summit^TM and were blown away by the turnout, the collaboration, and the sincere need for action and education in this space. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for your passion and curiosity, which led you to ask insightful and hard-hitting questions and develop a deeper understanding of the work being done to propel this field and help you live longer and better lives. 

That’s why we’re already planning the next event – so we can get together again and continue to help you learn and live the life you want. The next events will be in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley, CA, in August. Stay tuned for more details. You'll be the first to know.

In other news

• Seafood found lower on the food chain (i.e, herring, sardines) might be a better source of protein when compared with land-based sources.

• Strength training can have moderate antidepressant benefits.

• Static stretching might be as effective as weight lifting for building muscle.

Don’t forget to access your free longevity starter guide!

The Science of Health: A Guidebook

Livelong founder, Brad Inman, has created The Science of Health: A Guidebook to help you understand the latest longevity trends.

 Want better sleep? Don’t miss next week’s newsletter!

Look good, feel better, live long,
Erin

During our recent Livelong Summit, Dr. Matt Lieberman, a neuroscientist at UCLA, said that “our connectivity is intimately connected to our well-being,” so I thought I’d take a second to share a bit about myself with you. 

I am an energetic, curious, and skeptical journalist by trade, and I LOVE to learn and question the status quo. With a passion for sharing knowledge that exceeds most other passions, I am thrilled to write for Livelong— I will be learning about longevity right besides you.

I know that longevity science can feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland at times— it is a rabbit hole of intrigue, but laden with misinformation: where 1 magic pill claims to make you bigger, another makes you smaller. My hope is to share credible knowledge that can help guide you toward making insightful decisions that support you during your health and longevity journey. 

Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health care professional before starting any exercise, wellness, or health program. Nothing in our content, products or services should be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Livelong is a media company and not a medical provider.