The Livelong Newsletter

Happy Friday!

We’ve officially entered the final stretch of 2024 and the holiday season. Beyond the end-of-year wrap-ups and holiday shopping, December provides an opportunity to reflect on our health and wellness journey as we look forward to the upcoming year.

‘Tis the season for longevity.’ 🎄

In today’s issue:

• Biohacking on a budget

• Good sleep fights dementia

• Spinach for regeneration

• And much more…

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👁️‍🗨️SPOTLIGHT

Forever young: The ‘hack’ to biohacking

Reversing biological age can be achieved without spending a fortune. 

De-aging is indeed possible without breaking the bank. Biohacking, also known as “do-it-yourself biology,” is an industry valued at over $30 billion globally and expected to reach $60 billion by 2028, according to Grandview Research data. 💰

From wearable technology to daily lifestyle habits, biohacking can be affordable and effective. Fortune Magazine spoke to several women who have seen real results in their health and their finances. Here are their tips. 💡

🧪Affordable biohacking tips: It’s all in the routine. ⏰

• 🏋️‍♀️ Stay moving. Several women told Fortune Magazine that “biohacking” simply involves staying active through regular exercises such as strength and cardio workouts.

• 🧘🏻‍♀️ Mental mindfulness. Daily practices like sound sleep and meditation for 20 minutes can improve mood and lower stress levels. 

• 🌱 Various veggies. A healthy diet can improve digestion while reducing certain health risks.  

Julie Gibson Clark, a 55-year-old single mom, ranked No. 2 in the Rejuvenation Olympics, an online longevity competition that tests biological age.

By using biohacking tips like these, she surpassed tech millionaire Bryan Johnson, who previously spoke at our Livelong Summit, as he spends millions per year on longevity practices, Fortune says.

In case you missed it: Check out our latest podcast with biohacker Kayla Barnes-Lentz, dubbed the ‘female Bryan Johnson.’

➕ LIVE MORE

• 💵 Cha-ching. LeBron James is said to spend $1.5 million a year on biohacking.  

• 💆🏻‍♀️ Biohacking in beauty. Trendy wellness and beauty treatments through technology.

• 🤔 Worthy of the investment? Is it really possible to hack your health?

WELLNESS WATCH - Sleep

Sleep tight! Your memory depends on it.

A regular sleep schedule can lower dementia risk, a new study finds.

Sleeping in isn't just an indulgence; it's necessary for brain health, especially as we age. The latest research shows how crucial sleep quality is to reducing physical and cognitive decline. 💤

The study, which focused on adults aged 65 and older without dementia, found that poor sleepers had a higher risk of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCR), a pre-dementia condition, according to the journal Neurology, where the study was published.

• Separately, Harvard Medical School researchers found that seniors who slept fewer than five hours each night were twice as likely to develop dementia and twice as likely to die, compared to those who slept between six and eight hours.

Dementia, an incurable condition, affects over 55 million people worldwide. It leads to memory loss, mood changes, and trouble with daily tasks.

To improve sleep quality, the CDC recommends you:

• Maintain a consistent sleep schedule

• Avoid large meals and caffeine before bed

• Minimize phone use 30 minutes before sleeping. 🥱

Fun fact: Most of us dream in color (75%). Before color TV was invented, only 15% of us did, according to Cleveland Clinic. 📺

📰 IN OTHER NEWS

Superfood used in wound healing

Wounds could heal faster, thanks to the decellularization of this superfood. 

Decellularization, or the act of removing cells of spinach, is considered a game-changer in regenerative treatments.

When researchers removed cells from baby spinach—leaving behind a now transparent “skeleton” and added ascorbic acid (vitamin C), the spinach structure stimulated fibroblast growth and collagen synthesis, which are key elements for skin health.

This process only took 21 days, offering a revolutionary method for skin healing, which could translate to faster healing of scrapes and cuts, according to a recent study published in Springer Nature.

Quick reads

• 😮‍💨 Alleviate asthma. an asthma drug found to be more effective than steroids for asthma attacks.

• 𓇢 Mama-mia, chia. The six health benefits of chia seeds for your brain, heart, and skin. 

• 🤸‍♂️ Get moving. Light exercise can provide significant cognitive benefits.

LONG-LEVITY

103-year-old says dancing is her secret to longevity

Dancing can improve strength, increase blood flow, and boost your mood.

At 103 years old, Dinkie Flowers is a living testament to the benefits of dancing.

 💃 Flowers, a dancer and former ice skater in the UK, is still dancing to the beat, sharing with the BBC that dancing is the key to her long life.

"I don't sit on my bottom all day. I dance all day," she shared with the BBC, noting her unwavering passion for staying active.

She is on a mission to inspire others to stay active through her dance classes, a passion she doesn’t plan to give up anytime soon. 💪

Livelong gift guide

This holiday season, give the gift of health. From wearables to self-filtering water bottles, our hand-selected assortment of products will surely support you or a loved one on your longevity journey.

LIVELONG BOOKSHELF • Essentials

Longevity books everyone should read

The value of taking care of yourself now means being healthy for your entire life. These essential longevity books will kickstart your path to health and vitality this winter.

☝️ Find your next transformative read here.

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