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October 2026

Longevity · Explainer

Healthspan vs Lifespan, Explained

Healthspan vs lifespan explained: what healthspan means, why researchers care about it more than lifespan, and what actually supports it.

Published: October 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Fitness · Explainer

Zone 2 Cardio, Explained

Zone 2 cardio explained: what it is, why it's popular in longevity circles, and how to know if you're actually in the zone.

Published: October 1, 2026 · 7 min read

September 2026

Sleep · Explainer

Sleep Hygiene, Explained

Sleep hygiene explained: the habits that actually improve sleep quality, what the research supports, and what to ignore.

Published: September 27, 2026 · 8 min read
Nutrition · Explainer

Intermittent Fasting, Explained

Intermittent fasting explained: how the main approaches work, what the evidence shows, and who should be cautious.

Published: September 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Fitness · Explainer

VO2 Max, Explained: Why It Matters

VO2 max explained: what it measures, why longevity researchers care about it, and how it's improved.

Published: September 15, 2026 · 7 min read
Nutrition · Explainer

The Mediterranean Diet, Explained

The Mediterranean diet explained: what it actually is, why researchers study it, and how to apply its principles.

Published: September 11, 2026 · 8 min read
Biohacking · Explainer

Red Light Therapy, Explained

Red light therapy explained: what it claims to do, what the evidence supports, and where the science is still thin.

Published: September 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Longevity · Explainer

Strength Training for Longevity

Strength training for longevity: why muscle matters as you age, what the research shows, and how to start safely.

Published: September 3, 2026 · 8 min read