LATEST STUDIES IN LONGEVITY
It’s never too late to improve your health - and science backs it up.
A new 30-year study shows that even after decades of unhealthy habits, meaningful change is still possible.
Researchers tracked people from their 20s to 60s and found that three habits - smoking, heavy drinking, and physical inactivity had major effects on both mental and physical health. Signs of decline showed up as early as age 36.
But here’s the good news: breaking the cycle at any stage leads to real benefits - physically, emotionally, and cognitively.
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May 8, 2025
Can light exercise really protect your memory? New research says yes - and the results might surprise you.
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February 28, 2025
A recent review in Nutrients journal synthesising a decade of research points to the gut-brain axis as a key influencer of mood, cognition, and emotional regulation. -
April 17, 2025
New research suggests that engaging with visual art through mindful observation may bolster key dimensions of well-being, including purpose, cognitive flexibility, and emotional resilience.
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March 24, 2025
The quality of your eating habits is a strong predictor of how well you age! A prominent 30-year study following 105,000+ adults demonstrated that people who consistently followed quality eating patterns were significantly more likely to maintain better physical function, mental wellbeing, cognitive health, AND avoid major chronic diseases as they aged. -
October 23, 2024
New research reveals a concerning connection between poor sleep in early midlife and advanced brain ageing patterns years later. The CARDIA study found that participants with multiple poor sleep characteristics showed brain ageing 1.6 to 2.6 years beyond their chronological age, with persistent sleep issues having the strongest impact.
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February 18, 2025
Recent findings have uncovered a link between cholesterol metabolism and Parkinson’s Disease. Scientists have discovered that higher levels of 24-OHC, a cholesterol metabolite, are present in both the blood and brain of Parkinson’s patients. This metabolite may contribute to the harmful formation of protein clumps (Lewy bodies) that damage brain cells. -
A recent study published in the journal Heart has posed a new way to spot stroke risk early - by looking at tiny blood vessels in your eyes, your body's own early warning system! Your retina (the back of your eye) has a unique vascular 'fingerprint' made up of 29 different indicators that could signal stroke risk.
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March 31, 2025
Microplastics and brain health. New research reveals that microplastics are accumulating in our brains at higher levels than other organs, with particularly concerning findings in people with dementia.
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Nov 26, 2024
Did you know that short sleep + high blood pressure can accelerate brain ageing and cognitive decline? A new study reveals the dangerous link between the two, showing that those with high blood pressure who sleep less than 6 hours a night are at a higher risk for memory loss and brain damage.
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December 18, 2024
Famous for its health benefits (and delicious flavors), the Mediterranean diet may also enhance learning and memory—even from a young age! A new study in Gut Microbes Reports found this diet outperformed a Western diet when it comes to brain health. -
December 31. 2024
New study examines environmental factors linked to longevity in China using GIS mapping and machine learning analysis. -
August 10, 2022
Meditation practice isn't just calming for the mind - it can also transform your gut health.
