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Can Small Tweaks in Sleep, Exercise and Diet Really Move the Needle?

A new Lancet analysis of 59,000 adults suggests that tiny upgrades in sleep, movement and diet together are linked with extra, disease-free years of…

Jan 24 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Drift Off and Stay Asleep: 7-Night Sleep Experiment

A practical one-week trial to calm your pre-bed brain, and handle those 3 am wake-ups differently

Nov 29, 2025 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Eat Carbs, Age Better: What 47,000 Women Taught Us

New data from the Nurses’ Health Study shows that eating more of the right carbs may be one of the strongest predictors of healthy ageing

Oct 4, 2025 • Ben Jones MD PhD

15 Expert-Backed Ways to Cut Your Dementia Risk

Global dementia experts highlight the key health and lifestyle factors - from blood pressure to hearing, vision, and even air quality - that shape risk

Aug 30, 2025 • Ben Jones MD PhD

The Only Food List You’ll Ever Need for Healthy Ageing?

What a 30-year Harvard study reveals about the foods that shape your future health

Aug 16, 2025 • Ben Jones MD PhD

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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: The Small Daily Habit That Helps You Age Better

Why extra-virgin olive oil is such a strong health investment - and roughly how much you need for it to really count.

Feb 28 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Are You Eating the Right Amount of Protein for Your Age?

We’ll cut through the high-protein noise and help you find a sensible range for your age - and a calm way to check whether you’re in it.

Feb 21 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Eating Decently but Belly Fat Won’t Shift? Check Your Snacks

Snacks now make up a hefty chunk of daily calories - and they’re where ultra-processed foods, added sugar and saturated fat tend to hide.

Feb 14 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Could Your Daily Rhythms Be Undermining Your Health?

Large studies suggest irregular daily routines are linked with higher risks of dementia, stroke and early death.

Feb 7 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Are You Eating Enough Fruit to Age in Good Health?

Three decades of data in 105,000 adults point to one simple habit - about 200g / 7oz of whole fruit a day - as a strong predictor of reaching 70 in good…

Jan 31 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Can Small Tweaks in Sleep, Exercise and Diet Really Move the Needle?

A new Lancet analysis of 59,000 adults suggests that tiny upgrades in sleep, movement and diet together are linked with extra, disease-free years of…

Jan 24 • Ben Jones MD PhD

Is the High-Protein Hype Helping Your Health - or Harming It?

How the “high-protein” halo on bars, shakes and cereals can backfire - and why dropping just one a day is a good place to start.

Jan 17 • Ben Jones MD PhD

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