Morning, long-lifers. Here’s what’s new:

Turns out your brain just needed a gentle buzz and a confidence boost — not a prescription pad or a therapist with a stopwatch.

At this rate, your next study buddy might be a headband with better Wi-Fi than your apartment.

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This week in longevity:

• 🥗 Swedish diets slow heart and brain aging

• 🧪 57% of NAD+ supplements fail ingredient tests

• 🧠 Menopause timing now predicted by AI

• 💪 Muscle fat blocks recovery after injury

• 🍫 Longevity protein bar hits the market

• Plus, more longevity breakthroughs.

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THIS WEEK IN LONGEVITY

🧠 AI brain zaps boost focus — no meds, no clinic required

A new study shows that AI-personalized brain stimulation can sharpen attention in people who struggle to focus — all from the comfort of home. The system uses your head size and baseline focus to fine-tune gentle electrical pulses, and it worked best for low performers. Basically, it’s like a smart espresso shot for your brain, minus the jitters.

What to know:

• Personalized, not one-size-fits-all: The AI customizes stimulation based on your attention level and head circumference (which affects how electricity flows through your brain).

• Only helps if you need help: It improved focus in people with low baseline attention — but didn’t affect high performers.

• No clinic visit needed: Participants used a tablet and headgear at home, guided by real-time remote monitoring and built-in safety systems.

• No side effects reported: The system shuts off automatically if something goes wrong (like a loose electrode).

• Short-term results only: The study didn’t look at long-term benefits or test beyond healthy adults aged 18–35.

Why it’s important: This could offer a side-effect-free alternative for those with ADHD, long COVID, or brain fog — without needing meds or trips to a lab. And if it scales, brain stimulation might finally leave the ivory tower and land next to your yoga mat. Turns out, your head size might matter more for focus than your morning playlist.

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🚶‍♀️ Forget 10,000 — 7,000 steps is the new gold standard

A sweeping global analysis found that walking just 7,000 steps a day slashes your risk of death, heart disease, and dementia — and the benefits taper off after that. For most adults, this new sweet spot is both scientifically sound and easier to hit. Turns out, the 10,000-step rule was less science and more 1960s marketing.

What to know:

• 7,000 is enough: Hitting 7,000 steps daily cut all-cause mortality by 47% compared to just 2,000 steps.

• 10,000 offers only modest extras: Extra steps gave small added gains — like 10% lower death risk and 12% less dementia — but most benefits happened earlier.

• Older adults may need more: People 65+ kept seeing benefits even above 7,000 steps, especially for reducing death risk.

• Step count > speed: Walking faster didn’t add much — total movement mattered more than pace.

• Evidence quality varies: The link to dementia and mortality was strong; evidence for preventing falls or depression was weaker.

Why it’s important: Most people don’t hit 10,000 steps — and now, they may not need to. With 7,000 steps, you get major health perks without chasing a marketing myth. Basically, it’s not how far you go — it’s that you get moving in the first place.

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 MONEY MOVES IN LONGEVITY

💰 Numan adds $60M to expand men’s care and launch women’s health services — GLP‑1s now go both ways.

💰 Everlab raises $10M to scale AI-first preventive clinics — early warnings, now a global signal.

 IN THE SPOTLIGHT

1. Your brain’s age might be your biological clock
A massive plasma protein study found that faster-aging organs—especially brains and immune systems—predict disease and early death better than chronological age. Turns out, a youthful brain cuts Alzheimer’s risk by 74%—that’s more protective than winning the genetic lottery.

2. How calorie restriction protects the aging brain
New spatial transcriptomics in mice shows calorie restriction slows brain aging by reducing inflammation, stress responses, and cell senescence in key brain regions. It’s like giving your neurons a break from chaos—they stay calmer, cleaner, and better at their jobs longer.

3. Black coffee linked to longer life
A large U.S. study found drinking 1–3 cups of coffee daily lowers death risk—only if it’s black or low in sugar and saturated fat. Your coffee habit can help you live longer—just skip the cream and sugar to keep the benefits brewing.

THE NEXT BIG THING

The Gym That Trains 98-Year-Olds

A new gym in Michigan is redefining aging—turning older adults into strength athletes.

At Greysteel, clients in their 90s lift barbells, guided by physician Dr. Jonathon Sullivan. Just 30–60 minutes of strength training weekly can cut early death risk by up to 20%.

The results? More strength, better balance, and stronger social bonds.

Aging isn’t about decline; it’s about training for life.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW THIS WEEK

🍫 Longevity Bar: Novos just launched the first bar for healthy aging with 15g protein, 20 superfoods, and 5 key longevity ingredients. It’s low in lifespan-shortening amino acids for a smarter snack.

🧪 Supplement Scam: Lab tests from Niagen Bioscience found 57% of top-selling NAD+ products had under 1% of their claimed ingredient. Many liposomal supplements had none at all, raising major trust and safety concerns.

💪 Fat Blocker: University of Florida scientists found that fat marbling inside muscles (IMAT) blocks healing and weakens strength after injury. Cutting this fat by burning more energy could boost muscle recovery and function.

🥗 Diet Shield: A 15-year Swedish study tracked 2,473 seniors and found MIND, AHEI, and Mediterranean diets slowed aging by reducing heart and brain disease. Pro-inflammatory diets sped up illness buildup.

🧠 Menopause Map: Timeless Biotech’s MenoTime uses machine learning and 40,000+ data points to predict menopause timing more accurately than hormone tests. It reveals modifiable factors, turning a static report into an action plan.

⏳ Century Ceiling: Experts say life expectancy likely won’t reach 100 this century due to biological limits. Anti-aging breakthroughs may extend health, not lifespan.🚶‍♀️ Forget 10,000 — 7,000 steps is the new gold standard

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Anna

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this newsletter is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or wellness routine.