I spent 20 years studying how 100-year-old people eat—and this is the world’s No. 1 healthiest breakfast

I spent 20 years studying how 100-year-old people eat—and this is the world’s No. 1 healthiest breakfast

As a longevity researcher, I’ve spent the past 20 years studying the habits of people who live to 100 years old or longer, particularly the foods they eat. And in a tucked-away corner of Nicoya, Costa Rica, I may have found the world’s healthiest breakfast. Under a red-tiled roof, a dozen or so people of … Read more

I spent 20 years studying foods 100-year-old people eat—and this is the world’s No. 1 healthiest breakfast

I spent 20 years studying foods 100-year-old people eat—and this is the world’s No. 1 healthiest breakfast

As a longevity researcher, I’ve spent the past 20 years studying the habits of people who live to 100 years old or longer, particularly the foods they eat. And in a tucked-away corner of Nicoya, Costa Rica, I may have found the world’s healthiest breakfast. Under a red-tiled roof, a dozen or so people of … Read more

Longevity doctor shares No. 1 supplement he’s been taking every day to ‘slow down aging’—and how he feels now

Longevity doctor shares No. 1 supplement he’s been taking every day to ‘slow down aging’—and how he feels now

ZenShui/Odilon Dimier | Getty I’ve spent 20 years as a longevity researcher and regenerative medicine doctor, and one of the most common questions I get is what kind of supplements I take to slow down the aging process. The supplement I take every day for the past few years is taurine, an essential amino acid … Read more

Taurine supplements may lengthen lifespan. Here’s what research shows

Taurine supplements may lengthen lifespan. Here’s what research shows

Taurine, an amino acid that humans produce naturally, is the latest anti-aging supplement that shows potential for increasing longevity. The amino acid can also be found naturally in animal products and byproducts like beef, shellfish and dairy. It is also often an ingredient in popular energy drinks. Though taurine levels naturally decline as you age, … Read more

I left the U.S. for Paris—6 things French people do differently to live long, happy lives

I left the U.S. for Paris—6 things French people do differently to live long, happy lives

As a Nigerian raised in Austin, Texas, I always thought the best things in life were reserved for the ultra-wealthy. But anyone can access joie. Here’s what French people do differently than Americans to cultivate joie de vivre: Without knowing it, my first visit to Paris — a single day of aimlessly wandering around on … Read more