Healthspan, Lifespan, and the Decade in Between
The gap between how long people live and how long they live well is now 9.6 years globally, and 12.4 in the US. It is growing. Here is what that means.
Topics science
Biological Systems
How the body actually works, one system at a time.
Every organ here is treated as part of one network rather than a box on a chart. We follow how a system does its job, what it depends on upstream, and where its outputs turn up somewhere else entirely. That order matters, because most of what gets called a symptom is the far end of a chain that started elsewhere.
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Everything in Biological Systems
How to Read a Longevity Study
Four cases where confident evidence turned out to be wrong, and the specific questions that would have caught each one before you changed anything.
The Hallmarks of Aging, in Plain Language
Biologists have converged on a shortlist of processes that drive aging. Here is what each one means, and how far the human evidence actually goes.
Mitochondria
Every cell in the human body requires energy.
How to Read Your Body Signals
Most people experience changes in their body every day:
Modern Life, Ancient Biology
The human body evolved in a very different environment than the one we live in today.
The Biology of Consistency
Most people approach health and wellness with big changes:
Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work in Biology
We are used to the idea of fast results.
Body Balance (Homeostasis)
One of the most important ideas in biology is something many people never learn about clearly:
Body Network
Most people think of the body as a collection of separate parts.
How Your Body Actually Ages
Aging is usually described as something that simply happens over time.
Inflammation: The Body’s Protective System That Can Become Overactive
Inflammation is often described as something harmful that should be reduced or avoided.
Why Energy Is the Core Currency of the Human Body
When people talk about energy, they usually mean how tired or awake they feel.
The Core Inputs That Shape Human Biology
Most people think of health as a large and complicated topic with many separate factors.
Wellness is Not a Hack: It’s a Biological System
Most modern wellness content is built around one idea: optimization.
Why Skin Is an Output, Not the Starting Point
Skin is often treated as the main focus of skincare and wellness.
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