LATEST STUDIES IN LONGEVITY
Could optimism be linked to lower dementia risk?
A study following over 9,000 older adults for up to 14 years found that people with a more optimistic outlook had a meaningfully lower risk of developing dementia, even after accounting for education, health and mood.
The good news: optimism isn’t fixed. Try writing down 3 reasons to feel positive each morning, and 3 good things that happened each evening.
Small shifts count. Swipe through for what the study actually found
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June 2026
The Public Accounts Committee has highlighted serious gaps in how the NHS and primary care support people living with frailty. It’s an important critique, particularly given the growing pressures already facing GPs.
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July 2026
A 2026 clinical trial published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity followed 1,160 adults aged 75 and over taking statins to prevent their first heart attack or stroke.
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June 2026
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine linked resistance training with a lower mortality risk across all levels of aerobic activity.
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July 29, 2026
A new evidence briefing from McMaster University sets out 3 practical ways to keep driving safely as we age: protect your senses, brush up your skills, and use smart tech that helps you.
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February 26, 2026
A study of over 30,000 adults found that fewer than 1 in 5 people who met standard fruit and vegetable guidelines consumed enough flavanols - plant compounds with strong evidence for reducing cardiovascular risk.
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June 10, 2026
A new study published in PLOS One adds to the growing evidence that nutrition shapes brain structure in older adults - this time with a focus on vitamin C.
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June 8, 2026
New research published in Nature Communications offers a clearer picture of the neurochemical basis of behavioural flexibility - with real implications for how we approach habit change. -
April 8, 2026
A plant-based diet can support brain health, but focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods
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February 2, 2023
A new study found that adults aged 50+ living in "food swamps", areas where fast food and convenience stores greatly outnumber healthy food retailers had 13% higher odds of having a stroke compared with those living in healthier food environments.
Summer Reading:
Top 10 Longevity Books from Sir Muir Gray
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A Short Guide to a Long Life
by David Agus
A doctor's simple, practical rules for extending your healthy years through everyday habits and preventive choices.
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Ageless Body, Timeless Mind
by Deepak Chopra
An exploration of how our beliefs and the mind-body connection can influence the way we age.
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Breaking the Age Code
by Becca Levy
Ground-breaking research showing that positive beliefs about ageing can add years to your life, and how to change yours.
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Extra Time
by Camilla Cavendish
A myth-busting look at how longer lives are reshaping society and why we need to redesign everything from work to healthcare for an ageing world.
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Healthy to 100
by Ken Stern
A compelling case that strong social ties and community connections are among the most powerful predictors of a long life.
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How to Age Joyfully
by Maggy Pigott
An uplifting, practical handbook full of bite-sized tips for making later life happier, healthier and more enjoyable.
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Increase Your Brainability
by Larry Chambers, Charles Alessi and Muir Gray
An evidence-based plan for keeping your brain sharp and reducing your risk of dementia at any age.
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Sod 70! Living Well in Your 70s, 80s and 90s
by Muir Gray
A spirited call to action showing that staying active, engaged and purposeful matters far more than your chronological age.
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The 100-Year Life
by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott
A guide to rethinking how we structure work, learning and finances when living to 100 becomes the norm rather than the exception.
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The Blue Zones: Nine Lessons for Living Longer
by Dan Buettner
Lessons drawn from the world's longest-lived communities on diet, movement, purpose and belonging.
