Workers in some occupations live years longer than those in others. French life tables and original Spanish mortality calculations show the differences, and what they do not prove about the effects of work.
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Short naps can improve alertness and some cognitive performance, but no nap duration is proven to extend life. Here’s what studies say about 10–30 vs 60+ minutes.
Which athletes live longest? A critical look at 165,000 elite athletes, a 44-sport ranking and the NFL paradox, with a comparison of the evidence and practical lessons for recreational sport.
Walking has a branding problem. It is too ordinary. If an activity requires expensive equipment, pain, a…
Yeast and worm studies reveal links between reproductive signaling, stress responses and lifespan, but they do not show that reducing human fertility extends life.
Can a longer mental time horizon improve health or longevity? The evidence supports links with self-regulation, purpose and behavior, not cellular reprogramming.
Peter Attia is an interesting longevity figure for a reason that has little to do with any…
Does NMN slow human ageing? Updated October 2026: what human trials reveal about NAD⁺, metabolic outcomes, short-term safety, study funding and the cost of supplements.
Does an anti-inflammatory diet slow ageing? Randomised trials show changes in some biomarkers and cardiovascular outcomes, but longer life remains unproven.