šŸŽ„ Hollywood hops on longevity train.

Longevity pills for dogs, more bad press for seed oils, and a deep dive into blue zone. All that and more in this week's edition.

Good morning friends. This is Stayinā€™ Alive, the 5-minute health boost you need after wincing in pain from your 401k.

The rundown for this week:

  • šŸŽ„ Edward Norton narrates new longevity documentary.

  • šŸ¶ Longevity pills for dogs have hit the market.

  • āŒ Seed oils are a breast cancer trigger.

  • šŸ§ø Your favorite health guru now in action figure form.

  • šŸ”µ Deep dive into blue zones. All you need to know.

Letā€™s get to it. šŸ‘‡

MovieWeb - Celebrity Edward Norton narrates new documentary, ā€œFasting & The Longevity Revolutionā€ Check out the trailer. (Read more)

DailyMail - Washington D.C. might be a ā€œlongevity hotspotā€? Seriously. (Read more)

Wall Street Journal - The uber-wealthy are flocking to $250k annual longevity treatments. (Read more)

CNN - Sanjay Gupta shares the secrets to longevity in new podcast. (Read more)

Fox59 - Pets Best Insurance is bringing longevity pills to your furry friends. (Read more)

TheCoolDown - Plant lovers this is your MOMENT. Trees in your neighborhood are a boon for longer living, according to new research. (Read more)

Fox News - Celebrity singer Megan Trainor credits biohacking as the key to her health. (Read more)

FROM THE CLINIC

SEED OILS MAY TURBOCHARGE TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER

Turns out, what's in your pantry might have more to do with cancer than we thoughtā€”especially if you're a fan of seed oils.

A new study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine found that linoleic acidā€”a type of omega-6 fatty acid found in things like soybean oil, safflower oil, pork, and eggsā€”can actually turbocharge the growth of a tough-to-treat form of breast cancer known as triple-negative.

According to the studyā€™s senior author, Dr. John Blenis, this discovery not only connects the dots between diet and cancer, but also opens the door to personalized nutrition strategiesā€”basically, what you eat could really matter if you're at risk.

Until now, though, the science on omega-6 fats and cancer has been a bit of a mixed bagā€”lots of theories, but not a lot of hard proof. This new study might be the breakthrough we've been waiting for, finally tying a common nutrient to a specific biological process in cancer development.

RECENT NEWS

FOUNTAIN LIFE LONGEVITY CLINIC CONTINUES EXPANSION

ā€‹Fountain Life, a leader in proactive healthcare and longevity solutions, is expanding its footprint with the opening of a new longevity center in Houston, Texas. This addition aligns with the company's mission to transform healthcare from a reactive to a preventive model, emphasizing early detection and intervention for diseases such as cancer, cardiac conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders.

The Houston center will offer state-of-the-art diagnostics and AI-driven technologies to identify potential health issues before symptoms arise. Fountain Life's approach integrates advanced imaging, comprehensive biomarker analysis, and personalized health plans to optimize individual health outcomes.

Shout it from the rooftops. Youā€™ve heard a lot about creatine from us, and will continue to. As one of the most studied drugs, the benefits for all demographics and lifestyles continue to shine through.šŸ‘‡

Btwā€¦your favorite health guru / influencers are now available in action figures.

For all the toddlers that want to live past the year 2150ā€¦

DEEP DIVE SESSION

BLUE ZONE BREAKDOWN

The concept of Blue Zonesā€”regions where people live significantly longer and healthier livesā€”has captured the cultural zeitgeist like a Goop-endorsed mushroom tonic. Shouts to you, Gwyneth.

Thanks to Netflixā€™s docuseries "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones", longevity enthusiasts are trading in their McMansions and packing their bags for pockets of the planet where aging defies the limits.

Time for a breakdownā€¦

So, What Are Blue Zones?

Blue Zones are regions where people consistently live to 100 and beyond, seemingly without trying. There are five original Blue Zones, identified by journalist and researcher Dan Buettner:

  • Okinawa, Japan ā€“ Home to some of the worldā€™s longest-living women.

  • Sardinia, Italy ā€“ The island where old men have the best odds of reaching 100 (and the best wine to celebrate it).

  • Ikaria, Greece ā€“ Where people forget to dieā€¦ and also forget what time it is.

  • Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica ā€“ A plant-based diet and strong community bonds fuel longevity here.

  • Loma Linda, California ā€“ A community of Seventh-day Adventists who mix prayer with plant-based meals and keep confusing the rest of the U.S.

And a brief historical timeline:

  • 2004: Dan Buettner partners with National Geographic and demographers to identify areas with high centenarian concentrations.

  • 2005: First National Geographic article drops. Wellness influencers collectively lose their minds.

  • 2008: The Blue Zones book is released. It becomes a New York Times bestseller and a staple on every almond-milk-splashed nightstand.

  • 2023: Netflix debuts Live to 100, taking blue zones to the mainstream.

ā° Fast-forward to todayā€¦

As wealthy biohackers and health tourists descend on Sardinia and Ikaria, locals are understandably... annoyed.

Airbnb prices have skyrocketed, and the once-sleepy towns are now bustling with wellness retreats offering ā€œsardonic spiritual alignment.ā€ Expats chasing immortality are turning villages into vegan juice co-ops.

The question you might be asking is - ā€œcan I just re-create the blue zone lifestyle at home?ā€

Follow the Power 9 Blue Zone principles, and youā€™ll be on your way.

  • Move Naturally ā€“ Regular, low-intensity activity built into daily life (walking, gardening, chores).

  • Hara Hachi Bu ā€“ Eat until 80% full to avoid overeating.

  • Plant Slant ā€“ Mostly plant-based diet, with beans as a staple; little meat.

  • Wine @ 5 ā€“ Moderate alcohol (esp. red wine) enjoyed socially and with food.

  • Purpose ā€“ Strong sense of life purpose (ikigai, plan de vida).

  • Downshift ā€“ Daily routines to reduce stress (naps, prayer, quiet time).

  • Belong ā€“ Regular participation in a faith-based or spiritual community.

  • Loved Ones First ā€“ Family-first mindset; care for elders, strong family bonds.

  • Right Tribe ā€“ Close-knit, supportive social circles that promote healthy behaviors.

Blue Zones have become more than just placesā€”theyā€™re a movement, a brand, a booming micro-economy.

But letā€™s not forget the irony: the people actually living to 100 arenā€™t obsessing over living to 100. Theyā€™re laughing with friends, walking up hills, and eating simple foods straight from the earth.

Maybe thatā€™s the secret after all.

April 12-13 | Austin, TX | Health Optimisation Summit

Learn from industry experts about biohacking, longevity, and wellness tools, and participate in workshops with 2000+ like-minded people.

April 12-13 | Berkeley, CA | Longevity Science Conference

Set in a unique, collaborative environment, the conference features a mix of short talks, intimate workshops, and open discussions, fostering connections between labs, biotech, and clinics.

April 25-27 | Dallas, TX | Changing Life & Destiny

Connect with a community of forward-thinking experts as you explore the Health-100, featuring 100 innovative health technologies, and hear from leading voices in the field.

April 25-26 | West Palm Beach, FL | 33rd Annual Spring Congress

Explore the latest breakthroughs in medical science and technology with a mission of Living Longer, Living Better. This yearā€™s theme highlights the potential of longevity medicine to transform not the just the length but the quality of patientā€™s lives.