LATEST STUDIES IN LONGEVITY
New research from Ohio State University shows that how we relate to doubt may be more important than doubt itself.
Across two experiments, individuals experiencing uncertainty about an important identity goal became more committed when their confidence in their own negative thoughts was subtly reduced. This process, known as meta-cognitive doubt(doubting one’s doubts), flipped ambivalence into renewed motivation. Writing tasks and non-dominant-hand methods produced the same effect, demonstrating robustness.
The findings suggest that psychological flexibility - the ability to question internal narratives - may be critical for long-term perseverance. From a longevity perspective, sustaining health behaviors over decades may depend as much on how we process doubt as on willpower alone.
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December 8, 2025
New U.S. data show that communities that sleep more tend to live longer. (World Sleep Day reminder: sleep is not optional.)
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February 13, 2026
New research suggests that aligning overnight fasting with your body’s natural sleep rhythm may improve blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar.
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February 13, 2025
A study of 100,000+ adults found that closely following healthy eating patterns was linked to 1.5 to 3 extra years of life expectancy. regardless of genetic risk. -
November 26, 2025
What mindset helps people stick with healthy habits for decades? -
April 13, 2025
Muscles age when balance is lost. Healthy muscles are always building and repairing. With age, growth signals stay switched “on” for too long. Over time, this damages muscle quality and leads to muscle loss.
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February 2026
What the research shows: Small increases in sleep, exercise and diet quality were linked to longer life
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October 28, 2025
Want younger-looking skin as you age? Vitamin C matters more than you think
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November 27, 2025
A new cohort data suggest higher polyphenol intake is associated with lower cardiovascular risk over time.
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November 25, 2025
New Cambridge research demonstrates that the brain doesn’t age in a straight line. It moves through distinct phases and remains capable of rewiring well into later life.
BOOKS WE’RE READING
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Dr Gray’s Walking Cure
By Sir Muir Gray
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Ultraprocessed People
by Chris van Tulleken
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Extra Time: 10 Lessons for an Ageing World
By Camilla Cavendish, Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice
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The Longevity Imperative: How to Build a Healthier and More Productive Society to Support Our Longer Lives
By Andrew J. Scott
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Move Well For Life
By Wendy Welpton
