Barefoot Shoes After 70: Why I Ditched Cushioned Sneakers
I’ve switched most of my footwear to barefoot minimalist shoes. They’re the opposite of traditional cushioned runners — and at 71, my feet and balance are better for it.
The 200 Year Life Project
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Vitamin D3 for Longevity: My Dose and Why It Matters at 71
Vitamin D3 touches bone density, immune function and mortality risk, and most people my age are running low. Here’s my dose and what my blood work shows.
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Welcoming 2026
The longevity field is accelerating, and the breakthroughs keep strengthening my conviction that a 200-year life is possible. Here’s what I’m focused on this year.
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CardioSmile Toothpaste Review: Nitric Oxide Results at 71
I’ve brushed with CardioSmile nitric oxide toothpaste twice a day for six months at 71. What it is, why fluoride-free matters, what nitric oxide does after 70, and whether it’s worth the switch.
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Resveratrol at 71: What It Does and How I Take It
Resveratrol is one of the most hyped — and most debated — compounds in longevity. Here’s what I’ve worked out about it, and how it fits my protocol at 71.
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Funding the 200-Year Dream
Living to 200 isn’t just a health problem — it’s a financial one. If the body lasts, the money has to last too. Here’s how I think about funding a very long life.
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Magnesium Glycinate for Sleep: My Nightly Dose at 71
Sleep is when growth hormone peaks, cells repair, and the brain clears toxins. Magnesium glycinate — bound to glycine, highly bioavailable — is the standout in my evening stack.
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Walking 2 Miles a Day at 71: Movement Is Medicine
Movement is medicine. One of my simplest, most consistent habits is a casual 2-mile walk every single day — no gym, no equipment, no excuses.
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Glycine for Sleep: How I Use It at 71
Sleep is the foundation of everything — repair, recovery, resilience. Glycine, the simplest amino acid, has earned a permanent spot in my evening routine at 71.
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Chamomile Tea for Sleep: My Wind-Down Ritual at 71
Quality sleep is when the body repairs, clears toxins and recharges. Here’s the calming ritual I use to get my mind ready for it.
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Morning Sunlight for Better Sleep: My Sunrise Ritual at 71
The most powerful longevity hacks are often the simplest — and free. I step outside for the sunrise every single morning, no matter the weather. Here’s why.
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Spirulina Benefits: My Daily Green Powerhouse at 71
Spirulina is about as nutrient-dense as food gets. Here’s why the green powder earns a daily place in my longevity stack.
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Earplugs for Sleep: Blocking Noise for Better REM at 71
Sleep is when the body repairs DNA and clears brain waste. Modern life is noisy. I wear high-quality earplugs every night, paired with blackout curtains.
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Cod Liver Oil Benefits: Why I Take It Daily at 71
Cod liver oil is old-school, cheap, and nutrient-dense — vitamin A, vitamin D and omega-3s in one spoonful. Here’s why it’s still in my daily stack at 71.
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Grip Strength
Grip strength is one of the most honest biomarkers you can measure — it predicts mortality, frailty and cognitive decline. At 71 I test mine with a dynamometer and train it twice a day. Here’s how to test yours at home and what your number means.
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Sauna Benefits for Longevity: What the Finnish Studies Show
The Finnish sauna studies are some of the most striking longevity data going. Here’s what they found, and how sauna fits into my protocol at 71.
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Longevity: 3 Tbsp a Day at 71
I take 2-3 tablespoons of high-polyphenol, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil every day. Not for the flavor — because the science on healthspan is hard to argue with.
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Lion’s Mane Mushroom for Brain Health at 71
Brain health is my top priority at 71. Lion’s Mane mushroom is a cornerstone of my daily protocol — about 400mg in gummy form, for neurogenesis and cognitive longevity.
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MCT Oil for Brain Energy: A Daily Staple at 71
I need every edge to keep energy high and my brain sharp. MCT oil is a daily staple — here’s what it does and how I use it.
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Blackout Bedroom: Why I Sleep in Pitch Darkness at 71
Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s recovery, repair and optimization. Getting the bedroom genuinely pitch black is one of the cheapest sleep upgrades there is.
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