Social Correlates of Longevity—Part II

When we think about things we can do to have longer, healthier lives, it’s the metabolism that comes to mind—diet, exercise, supplements.  It’s a surprising fact that (at least until the next generation of anti-aging technology becomes available) the most effective things we can do are not just psychological—they’re social.  Perhaps because we were raised … Read more

Social Correlates of Longevity—Part I

Starve yourself.  Exercise until it hurts.  Buy expensive supplements and stay away from the foods you love most.  You may have the impression that living a long time is no fun at all. But the good news is that the most powerful life extension strategies are things we want to do anyway.  Live in a … Read more

Video: “Natural Anti-Aging” is an Oxymoron

Cracking the Aging Code, by Josh Mitteldorf and Dorion Sagan (2016) Link to buy the book Read the preface Read Chapter 2, about the huge variety of different modes of aging in nature Read the introduction (biographical background) Book Review (digital journal)