Red Light Therapy: The Long and Short of It
What reaches the eyes, what reaches the tissue, and what reaches a little too far in the advertising.
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Blue Light: Myths and Truths
Blue light has a reputation problem. Only some of it is deserved.
Let the Sunshine In
Why morning sunlight is the single most powerful (and free) longevity intervention you are probably missing.
What’s Your VO2 Max?
V is for volume. O2 is oxygen. Max is maximum. Together, they’re a longevity readout that outranks smoking, diabetes, and hypertension in mortality risk.
Scents and Sensibility
The chemistry behind “old person smell,” why it’s a longevity readout, and how to delay yours.
If It Doesn't Bite, It's Not Working
A 2026 study that follows the throat-tickle all the way to your brain, the polyphenol count that tells you if you have the real thing, and yes, you can cook with it.