🧬 Forever Report - 02/24/2025

🌡️ Men vs. Women: The Life Expectancy Gap That Needs Attention
Here's a wake-up call: American men are dying about five years earlier than women (76 vs. 81 years). While we've focused heavily on women's health issues, new research suggests we need to better understand how stress and socioeconomic factors affect men's health too. This isn't about taking away from women's health initiatives—it's about lifting everyone up.
🇪🇺 European Life Expectancy Hits the Brakes
Europeans aren't living longer like they used to, and it's not just because of COVID-19. A landmark study shows life expectancy growth has stalled since 2011, with England taking the biggest hit. The culprits? Our modern lifestyle villains: obesity, poor diet, and physical inactivity. The good news? We haven't hit our biological ceiling yet—meaning better lifestyle choices could turn this ship around.
🥜 Eat This, Not That: Your Longevity Food Guide
Want to eat your way to a longer life? New research covering over 1 million people shows nuts and whole grains are your best friends. Load up on fruits, veggies, and fish, but ease up on red meat and sugary drinks. Italian longevity expert Valter Longo also suggests trying a fasting-mimicking diet—just 5 days of low-calorie eating could make a difference.
🧬 Breakthrough: New Hope for Age-Related Memory Loss
Science keeps pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aging research. Recent studies in Nature have identified a protein (GDF11) that might reverse age-related memory and mood problems—at least in mice. While we're not quite ready for human trials, this research opens exciting new doors for treating age-related decline.
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