Longevity Guide

Silent inflammation refers to low-grade inflammatory processes that can persist unnoticed in the body for a long time and may become increasingly significant with age. Unlike acute inflammation, these processes are not clearly localized or short-lived. Instead, they can place a lasting strain on the body and are associated with various age-related diseases. This article explains how diet, abdominal fat, sugar, the gut microbiome, and certain dietary fats can influence these processes. It also highlights why a predominantly plant-based, fibre-rich diet containing vegetables, whole grains, healthy oils, and bioactive plant compounds can be an important component of healthy aging.

Excess weight often results not from a single factor, but from a combination of diet, daily habits, stress, and metabolism. This article explains why persistently elevated body weight can place a strain on health and why sustainable weight loss requires more than short-term dieting. It focuses on the combination of L-leucine and vitamin B6 in the context of metabolic health, muscle mass, and a more mindful lifestyle. The key message is clear: small changes in everyday life can be an important first step toward greater energy, improved well-being, and a healthier body weight.

Longevity is not determined by genes alone. Nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, and social relationships can have a major influence on how healthily we age. This article presents 13 scientifically studied habits that have been associated with a longer life expectancy. These include a predominantly plant-based diet, regular physical activity, sufficient sleep, lower stress levels, strong social connections, and avoiding smoking. The key message is clear: healthy aging often begins with small everyday choices.

Spermidine is one of the most promising polyamines in the context of cellular health and healthy aging. Of particular interest is its connection to autophagy, the cells’ natural cleansing process in which old or damaged cellular components are broken down. This article explains how spermidine works in the body, which foods contain it, and why maintaining an adequate intake may become increasingly important with age. It also reviews studies on the potential role of spermidine in longevity, memory, and metabolism.

In this interview, Professor Thomas Henzler explains why longevity means far more to him than simply living a long life. The central question is how diseases can be detected as early as possible—or even prevented—before they cause symptoms. From a radiological perspective, the interview highlights the importance of preventive diagnostics, a conscious lifestyle, and a better understanding of one’s own body. The article offers a personal insight into modern prevention and shows why healthy aging begins long before old age.

The microbiome is far more than just part of our digestive system. The countless microorganisms in the gut influence metabolism, the immune system, inflammatory processes, and even communication with organs such as the liver and brain. When this delicate balance is disrupted, it is known as dysbiosis, which has been associated with various chronic diseases. This article explains how a fibre-rich, predominantly plant-based diet can support the microbiome and why gut health also plays an important role in healthy aging and longevity.