Longevity Magazine

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Founder interview: Dr. Emil Kendziorra, Founder & CEO at Tomorrow Biostasis
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Founder interview: Dr. Emil Kendziorra, Founder & CEO at Tomorrow Biostasis

In our Founder Interview series, we highlight the brightest minds in preventive health, wellness, and longevity. In Episode 6, we’re honored to feature Dr. Emil Kenziorra, founder and CEO at Tomorrow Biostasis—one of the world-leading human cryopreservation experts.Tell us a little about yourself and your current ventureDoctor and researcher by training, entrepreneur by trade. Longevity has always been my motivation, with a focus on maximal life span extension. I'm running Tomorrow.bio and the non-profit European Biostasis Foundation to push human cryopreservation forward.How do you balance the demands of running a business while maintaining your own health and longevity?I've always worked a lot and my natural stress level is pretty low, plus good sleep and working out regularly. So all good :) Do you have a personal health goal? What is it? Not die - indefinitely, until I change my mind :)Before launching Tomorrow Biostasis, can you walk us through the “aha” moment that inspired the creation of your service?I've been involved in the longevity space in same capacity since 2007. I took a deep dive again in 2019 and after selling my last company in 2020, I switch to cryopreservation. There just isn't any meaningful progress in the field, with the billions of spending and decades of research maximum life span has not been extended by even a day. What sets Tomorrow Bio apart in the health and wellness industry?Accepting that maximal life span extension is not likely if we look at progress so far. If someone wants to live longer than currently possible, cryopreservation will be a necessary stopgap measure.What is the most groundbreaking or unexpected finding in the field of longevity research that you’ve come across recently, and why do you find it so compelling?Nothing really. The next big milestone will be a clinical trial that shows extension of maximal life span.  In your opinion, which emerging longevity trend or product will have the most transformative impact on our health over the next five years, and why?Gym, sleep, healthy food - rest is noise for now.One thing you wish more people knew about health and longevity?It's the most important thing in the world.What is the biggest longevity myth you’d like to debunk?Any thing that is available right now is proven to extend maximal life span. If you could recommend only one supplement for a longer, healthier life, which would it be, and what makes it indispensable?Vitamin D, most people have deficiencies. How old can we potentially become at maximum?No limit in theory. At least I'm not aware of any. What resources (books, podcasts, mentors) have been most valuable in your entrepreneurial journey?https://waitbutwhy.com/If there’s one message or insight you’d like readers to take away from your journey, what would it be?Work in Longevity! Focus on impact instead of money. 

Multilingualism increases life expectancy
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Multilingualism increases life expectancy

Could having a sharp vocabulary extend your lifespan? A new study suggests that strong verbal fluency—basically, how quickly you can recall and use words—may predict how long you’ll live.Key Facts & FindingsBerlin aging study: Researchers tracked 516 adults (70–105 years old) for up to 18 years.Singular predictor: Verbal fluency stood out as a key indicator linked to longevity.Test of choice: One approach asked participants to name as many animals as possible in 90 seconds.Complex process: Verbal fluency relies on memory, vocabulary, and efficient mental organization—possibly mirroring whole-body health.Tandem of agingThe brain and body age in tandem; so how we express ourselves might reflect overall wellness. “You’re basically flexing multiple mental muscles at once,” said lead researcher Paolo Ghisletta. The team used new data-crunching techniques, combining them with decades-old observations, to pinpoint verbal fluency as a unique longevity signal.Stay mentally activeWhat does this mean for you? Keep learning, stay mentally active, and challenge your linguistic skills (think word puzzles or new language lessons). Future studies will dig deeper into why language agility is so powerful—and how we can harness it for longer, healthier lives. For now, talk it out—your words might just help you live longer.

Pressing pause on aging?
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Pressing pause on aging?

A ton of hype—and equally high hopes. What’s going onFrom high-profile Instagram influencers to billionaire investments, the quest for a “fountain of youth” is big business. US tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson claims to swallow more than 100 pills a day, while research teams worldwide test potential “longevity” drugs—think rapamycin, metformin, senolytics, or GLP-1 receptor agonists. Key takeawaysLifestyle still reigns: Studies repeatedly show that not smoking, limiting alcohol, getting enough sleep, and eating a balanced diet can add years—even decades—to one’s life.Genes vs. pills: Many dream of a simple longevity pill, but genes and healthy habits usually have a stronger impact.Blue zones and centenarians: Places like Okinawa or Sardinia boast unusually high numbers of 100-year-olds—though skeptics argue administrative errors may inflate these stats.Money and skepticism: From NAD+ or glutathione IV drips to plasma infusions, countless “anti-aging” offers exist—but most lack solid human trial evidence. Experts warn against overstated promises.Why it mattersWhether you call it geroprotection or anti-aging, halting the aging process has gripped humanity for centuries. Billionaire-backed labs test new therapies, while social media swarms with expensive “youth-restoring” treatments. But the bottom line remains: basic healthy habits often outweigh any miracle cure.Looking ahead Extending “Health Span”: The goal isn’t just to live longer, but to live better, avoiding debilitating diseases in old age.A pill vs. ice baths?: Future meds might slow aging’s clock—though their real-world impact is yet unknown.Societal implications: Lifespans are rising, as are the years spent in poor health. Policymakers and scientists hope new therapies can compress those frail years—worth billions if proven effective. 

8 lifestyle factors to extend your lifespan by 24 years
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8 lifestyle factors to extend your lifespan by 24 years

Time to shape your future. What’s happening:A massive new study—covering more than 700,000 U.S. veterans—suggests you can dramatically extend your life by adopting eight healthy lifestyle habits before (or even during) middle age. Those who check all eight boxes stand to gain around two extra decades of living compared to folks with none. Key findings:Researchers spotlighted eight habits: Regular exerciseNo smokingGood dietStress managementPositive social relationshipsQuality sleepAvoiding opioid misuseSkipping binge-drinkingMen who embraced all eight by age 40 saw life expectancy jump by up to 24 years; women, by 21 years.Even adopting a few habits—say, cutting cigarettes or ramping up activity—delivered meaningful longevity benefits.Physical inactivity, opioid use, and smoking topped the list of biggest risk boosters, raising mortality odds by up to 45%.Why it matters:These results underscore that fundamental lifestyle choices can delay and even prevent chronic diseases like heart disease or diabetes. It’s not just about living longer, but living healthier.Expert Take:“Our research findings suggest that adopting a healthy lifestyle is important for both public health and personal wellness,” says lead author Xuan-Mai T. Nguyen. “Even if you start in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, it’s never too late to reap the benefits.” Looking Ahead:This is an observational study, so it doesn’t definitively prove that these habits alone cause extended lifespan—but it strongly aligns with previous research.With chronic disease costs skyrocketing, “lifestyle medicine” could be the key to cutting health expenses while adding quality years.The takeaway? A handful of small changes—like quitting smoking, managing stress, or getting better sleep—can pay huge dividends for your future self.