Posts by Douglas Gordon
What Your Skin Is Really Telling You — And Why It Matters More Than You Think
Most conversations about skin after 50 are, unfortunately, conversations about vanity. Wrinkles, spots, sag. The £70 eye cream you’re being told to buy. However, there’s a different way to think about your skin that’s rarely discussed but considerably more useful — one that treats it not as something to correct with cosmetics but as a…
Read MoreWalking Pace: The Surprisingly Powerful Predictor of How Long You’ll Live
Here’s something remarkable, and slightly unsettling, that longevity researchers have known for years but somehow rarely reaches the wider conversation. The speed at which you walk down the street — your normal, everyday, not-trying-to-catch-a-bus walking pace — is one of the most accurate predictors we have of how long you’ll live. More accurate, in some…
Read MoreThe Health Checks Worth Asking For — Even If Nobody’s Offered Them
The NHS is genuinely good at many things. Proactively telling you about every health check you’re entitled to — or could benefit from — is not always one of them. Some screenings arrive automatically through the post. Others require you to know they exist, know you’re eligible, and know to ask. And a handful are…
Read MoreYou’re Losing Muscle Right Now. Here’s Why That Matters More Than Your Weight.
Nobody tells you about this one. You eat reasonably well, you’re not completely sedentary, your weight hasn’t changed much in years — and yet something is quietly shifting inside your body that will affect everything from how long you live to whether you can carry your own shopping bags at 75. It’s called sarcopenia —…
Read MoreCold Exposure and Longevity: Is Cold Therapy Actually Backed by Science?
Every morning, thousands of people plunge into freezing water hoping to live longer, feel sharper, and age better. But is cold exposure longevity a genuine science-backed strategy, or just another wellness trend dressed up in dramatic footage? The truth sits somewhere in the middle. Recent peer-reviewed research shows real, measurable effects on metabolism, inflammation, and…
Read MoreIs Intermittent Fasting Good for Ageing? What the Science Actually Says
Few topics in nutrition generate more heat — and more confusion — than intermittent fasting. Celebrated by longevity researchers as a powerful cellular rejuvenation tool, and questioned by cardiologists after a controversial 2024 study, it sits at the centre of one of the most active debates in healthy ageing science. So what does the evidence…
Read MoreDoes NMN Really Work for Anti-Ageing? What the Science Actually Says
You’ve probably seen NMN supplements everywhere — promoted by longevity researchers, biohackers, and anti-ageing clinics as a breakthrough molecule that can turn back the clock. But does NMN really work for anti-ageing, or is it another overhyped supplement that delivers more in animal studies than in real human bodies? The honest answer is more nuanced…
Read MoreCan a Multivitamin Really Slow Ageing?
We all age. That much is certain. But what if the speed at which your body ages could be dialled back — even slightly — with something as simple as a daily multivitamin? That’s the tantalising question raised by a wave of recent research, including findings from one of the largest clinical trials of its…
Read MoreThe Singularity and Human Mortality
The Singularity and Human Mortality: A Glimpse into the Future The rapid surge in human scientific capabilities, driven by advancements in fields like nanotechnology and artificial intelligence, holds the promise of extending human longevity and redefining the essence of human existence in previously unimaginable ways. – The Singularity and Human Mortality Welcome to a world…
Read MoreExercise – the Longevity Superpower
Today, I want to share cutting-edge research that has the potential to unlock the secrets of a longer and healthier life: Exercise. I will share with you the link between exercise and longevity. Exercise is not just about toning your muscles or shedding a few pounds; it is a superpower that can extend your lifespan…
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