@fmfclips Great point. Sauna shouldn’t be seen as a “longevity hack,” but as one form of controlled stress.
Exercise, heat exposure, cold exposure, fasting — they all work best when the stress is appropriate and recovery is enough.
Outside of exercise and nutrition, deliberate heat exposure is perhaps the most powerful longevity intervention
In Finnish observational studies, sauna use 4–7x/week was linked to:
• 63% lower risk of sudden cardiac death
• 50% lower cardiovascular mortality
• 40% lower all-cause mortality
• 66% lower risk of dementia
The mechanism overlaps with exercise: heat stress raises heart rate, improves vascular function, and mimics some effects of moderate-intensity cardio
And when sauna is added after aerobic exercise, studies show greater improvements in VO2 max, blood pressure, and lipids than exercise alone
Lifespan, obviously, means the number of years we live, in any condition, while health span consists of those years we live without serious disability or disease.
Ideally, the two would match. But they rarely do. https://t.co/sS8h0ME27V
Your brain is aging faster than your heart. A study of 44,610 people ranked which organs are killing you first.
11 organ systems. Blood proteins. Then they tracked who died.
1. Brain (HR 1.62) Linked to 14 of 17 disease outcomes in a separate validation study. The broadest kill radius of any organ. Most people never measure it.
2. Heart (HR 1.51) Second deadliest. Cardiac aging predicted death after controlling for every traditional risk factor.
3. Kidney (HR 1.67 for CKD risk) CKD accelerated kidney aging by 2.85 years. It also accelerated aging in seven of the other ten organs by 1.5+ years. One failing organ, full-body cascade.
4. Liver (HR 1.47) Alcohol accelerated liver, fat, and kidney aging simultaneously. Drinking with meals reversed the effect on most organs. Same molecule, opposite outcome depending on context.
5. Immune system (HR 1.45) Insomnia and daytime napping specifically accelerated brain and immune aging. Two of the three deadliest systems on this list, and you can’t feel either one failing.
6. Lung Smoking hit lungs hardest. Pack-year exposure also aged kidneys and intestines.
7. Muscle (HR 1.19) Weakest mortality signal. Exercise correlated with decelerated proteomic aging across systems. Lowest risk, strongest lever.
These are proteomic clocks from research-grade blood panels. You can’t order this test yet. Validated across three countries.
Your body isn’t one age. It’s eleven.
Scientists at Temple University have figured out a way to remove HIV out of cells using CRISPR gene editing technology
Even after cells are re-exposed to HIV, they remain HIV-free
This is 40
I’ve been hard at work every day investing in my future - my future in health and longevity.
I want to make sure when I’m older, I can still play as hard and fun as I do with my kids as I do right now; that when I’m much older - I physically and mentally will be just as sharp as today for my adult children - where they won’t have to worry about me in any way.
I’ve been working every day on my body with proper nutrition, exercise, sleep, recovery. I make sure I’m taking care of my mind with therapy, psychiatry, balance, inner self-work - whatever you need to call it.
I was wrought with chronic injury pain all around my body up until a year ago or so, and 2 ish years ago I had a mental breakdown. But here we are today. Feeling better than ever.
173.5 lbs (body weight)
8.5% body fat (dexa grade scan)
28 years (biological age - dexa scan)
Lately my split has been:
3 days a week of strength and conditioning under my coach Harry. (MWF)
3 days a week of yoga under my yoga teacher/ wife Ashley. (MWT)
2 days a week of alactic repeat cardio-work. (TT)
3 days a week of CLA BJJ that I’ve been coaching and working alongside my teammates (assisting 3 days a week of kids BJJ as well) (FSS/ MWS)
And carefully measuring and weighing every meal under the guidance of my nutritionist Jana. (SMTWTFS)
Don’t forget 5 days a week of signing/ screaming/ guitar/ trivium work at least as well solo, then a varying amount of days per week with the band at the hangar. (MTWTF/ TT)
If someone were to ask - “where do I start?”
Have a physical activity that isn’t already a hobby or your job. Jogging, shadow boxing, yoga, BJJ, body weight workouts.
Have a hobby that isn’t your physical activity or job. Guitar, piano, cooking, art, photography, foreign language.
Talk out your innermost good and bad and medium with someone regularly. A therapist, a counselor, maybe a pal (but sometimes it can be a lot to lay on a pal). Anyone that says taking care of your mind is nonsense or selfish or BS - does also deserve their mind to be taken care of. The body is led by the brain.
Start to learn a bit about proper nutrition (no extreme diets or insane restrictions - I had to learn it from a pro), get in a good exercise routine, sleep well.
Another good tip. Don’t look at your phone 2-3 hours before going to bed, or 1-2 hours from waking up. You set your sleep and/ or day off wrong if there’s work or negativity.
Relish in the happy moments in life.
Check in on your friends and family.
Listen to metal.
Glutathione is the most powerful antioxidant your body produces.
It is called the master antioxidant because it regenerates other antioxidants including vitamins C and E after they have been used.
It detoxifies heavy metals, protects mitochondria from oxidative damage, supports immune function, and declines significantly with age and chronic stress.
What depletes it fastest: alcohol, acetaminophen, chronic inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies in glycine, cysteine, and glutamine.
What raises it: N-acetyl cysteine, glycine supplementation, whey protein, cruciferous vegetables, and adequate sleep.
Most people think inflammation is ALWAYS bad.
But your body NEEDS short-term inflammation to heal.
The problem is when it stays switched ON - and the best way to switch it off...
Is often FOOD.
Here are 10 foods that help calm chronic inflammation naturally: 👇
Worth repeating:
Inflammation isn’t the enemy. ❌
Acute inflammation helps you recover from injuries, pathogens, and stress.
Chronic inflammation is different.
🚨That’s when the signal never shuts off.🚨
And over time, it shows up as:
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
- Joint pain
- Migraines
- Gut issues
- Faster aging
The goal isn’t to “eliminate inflammation.”
It’s to help your body turn it on when needed… and turn it off when the job is done. ✅❌
FOOD is one of the fastest levers.
Here are 10 of the best anti-inflammatory foods: 👇
1⃣ Fatty fish
Salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel are loaded with EPA and DHA.
These omega-3s help lower inflammatory markers like CRP, TNF-α, and IL-6.
Best for:
→ Joints
→ Brain health
→ Heart health
Sardines on a salad = cheap, easy, elite.
2⃣ Extra virgin olive oil
The magic isn’t just the fat.
It’s the polyphenols.
High-quality EVOO can help reduce hs-CRP, one of the simplest markers for chronic inflammation.
Drizzle it raw over eggs, meat, salads, or vegetables.
3⃣ Ginger
Ginger punches way above its weight.
It contains gingerols and shogaols that help calm inflammation and oxidative stress.
Great for:
→ Joint pain
→ Migraines
→ Digestion
→ Soreness
Mix ground ginger in water, tea, smoothies, or stir fry.
4⃣ Turmeric
Turmeric contains curcumin, one of the most studied anti-inflammatory compounds.
But there’s a catch:
Turmeric is useful, but absorption matters.
Pair it with:
→ Fat
→ Black pepper
→ A quality source
5⃣ Berries
Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries are rich in anthocyanins.
These compounds support:
→ Brain health
→ Heart health
→ Blood vessels
→ Lower oxidative stress
Pro tip:
Buy frozen organic berries in bulk. They're cheaper, easier, and just as useful.
6⃣ Leafy greens
Spinach, arugula, kale, Swiss chard, and bok choy bring magnesium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K, and carotenoids.
But quality matters.
Most people do better with them cooked (tons of raw greens usually cause bloating).
- Add them to eggs and soups
- Steam them
- Sauté them
7⃣ Cruciferous vegetables
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage are loaded with fiber and sulfur compounds.
Sulfur helps your body make glutathione…
Your master antioxidant. 🛡️
Steam them, then add garlic and olive oil.
8⃣ Garlic and onions
These are quiet anti-inflammatory workhorses.
- Garlic brings allicin
- Red onions bring quercetin
Together, they support:
- Blood pressure
- Immune balance
- Inflammatory control
Add them to bowls, eggs, soups, meats, and stir fries.
9⃣Nuts and seeds
Walnuts, pistachios, chia, flax, and pumpkin seeds bring fiber, minerals, and healthy fats.
They’re great replacements for ultra-processed snacks.
Just don’t overdo them. ❌
They’re calorie-dense and can be hard to digest for some people.
🔟 Fermented foods
This might be the most important category.
Your gut houses a massive part of your immune system.
So if your microbiome is wrecked, your inflammatory signaling usually is too.
Add:
→ Kefir
→ Yogurt
→ Kimchi
→ Sauerkraut
→ Raw cheese
Fermented foods don’t just feed good bacteria.
They bring microbes with them.
⭐️ The Bottom Line:
Chronic inflammation isn’t usually a “one food” problem.
It’s a pattern problem.
So don’t ask:
“What single food lowers inflammation?”❌
Ask:
“What daily food pattern helps my immune system calm down?”✅
If you want more details on this:
Check out the video below where I RANK the Top 10 Foods for fighting inflammation. 👇👇👇
4/4 The Ultimate Question: Why live longer? Not to prolong anxiety, but as Dr. Conti says: To weave peace, contentment, and the capacity for delight into our lives—even knowing life's tragedies—and wanting to live it over and over again. ✨
True longevity is reclaiming absolute agency over how you experience life.
Taking top-tier longevity supplements but constantly attacking yourself in your head?
You're missing the ultimate biomarker of healthspan: Psychological Agency. ❤️
In the latest @hubermanlab , DrPaulConti reveals the hidden truth of anti-aging: Supplements can't fix internal burnout.
Change starts with rewriting your inner script. 🧵
3/ Reclaim Agency from "Micro-Inertias" Are you staying up late by choice, or is inertia dragging you? Reclaiming control doesn't require a "total rebirth tomorrow."
💡 Tactical downgrade: Design one micro-step today that you absolutely cannot fail.
Prove to your brain that you still hold the steering wheel.🛞
@stats_feed However, the growth of healthy life expectancy is significantly slower; in the future, anti-aging efforts should focus on extending the period of good health.
This is what 97 years of biological decay looks like in one minute. We've mapped the human genome, landed rovers on Mars, built AI that writes poetry. We still accept this as normal. It doesn't have to be.