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Honest, first-person companions to the conditions, treatments, and choices explored across our library.

What biological age tests are, how epigenetic clocks work, and what they can and cannot tell you, with a level-headed take on h...

What rapamycin is, why longevity researchers are so interested, and the honest gap between striking animal results and unproven...

Separating the science of senolytics from the hype: what senescent cells are, where fisetin and quercetin fit, and how limited ...

NAD+ drips and supplements are marketed for energy, ageing, and recovery. What NAD+ actually is, what the evidence does and doe...

June 26, 2026 VO2 Max and Why It Matters

VO2 max has become a favourite longevity metric, and for good reason. What it measures, why it is so strongly tied to health, a...

Zone 2 cardio and VO2 max are the fitness buzzwords of the moment, and the counter-intuitive case is that training easier makes...