Longevity

Researchers have studied how exercise can positively impact aging.

According to a Study Starting This Training at a Young Age Can Positively Influence Aging From the Age of 55

What type of exercise and intensity can particularly support healthy aging? A new French study reveals the answer.

Can Diet Make You Biologically Younger? It Seems to Actually Work

Study Compares Strategies More or Fewer Carbohydrates? This Is Better for Aging

A new study shows: After just four weeks, age markers improved significantly. Here's which diet performed best.

Bryan Johnson has published his recommendations for a long life.

Biohacker Keeps Record Why Longevity Guru Bryan Johnson Measures His Erections

Bryan Johnson measures his nighttime erections and examines his sperm. What's behind this—and what does the research say?

Study Shows Is Filter Coffee or Instant Coffee Better for Aging?

A recent study examines whether filter coffee or instant coffee is healthier and explores the connection to biological aging.

The Flamingo Test is a balance test that reveals something about your mortality.

Balance Test Flamingo Test: Stand on One Leg Longer, Live Longer?

How long can you stand on one leg? The flamingo test reveals much about your health and life expectancy.

More Than 350 Studies Analyzed Protein Under Scrutiny: Less Might Be Better

Is the protein hype followed by a shock? A new study suggests that consuming less protein could lead to a longer life.

According to studies 7 Foods That Slow Aging

Radiant skin, a healthy immune system, "younger" organs—certain foods can slow down the aging process.

Medically Reviewed Harvard Releases First Longevity Guide – Here's What's Inside

Harvard has released a guide on longevity, bringing order to the chaos of information and trends.

Matthias Steiner in an Interview with FITBOOK Editor-in-Chief Nuno Alves at OMR 2026 in Hamburg

Olympic Hero in Interview Matthias Steiner: "This Is the Key Lever for Healthy Aging"

Olympic champion Matthias Steiner explains in an interview with Nuno Alves why sleep is the most crucial factor for healthy aging.

Physical fitness might be more crucial for lifespan than previously thought. The comparison to smoking also draws attention.

Analysis of Studies How Poor Fitness Truly Affects Mortality Risk

Which Fitness Metrics Promote a Longer Lifespan? New Recommendations Show Why the Current Minimum Isn't Enough

Best when combined with cardio Strength Training for a Longer Life: Here's the Optimal Weekly Amount

According to a recent Harvard study, a specific amount of strength training per week is associated with a lower risk of death.

Prof. Thomas Kälicke and an overweight patient

Chief Physician Thomas Kälicke "How I Train People Weighing 120 Kilograms"

On Thomas Kälicke's operating table are people who weigh 120 kilograms or more and have been injured while playing sports.

Life Summit 6 Hot Trends From Germany's Largest Longevity Event

At the Life Summit in Berlin, experts from medicine, science, health tech, and biohacking came together. FITBOOK was right in the middle of it.

An Evening With Experts "Longevity Now": FITBOOK Celebrates Exclusive Kickoff to LIFE Summit Berlin

Longevity Now! On the eve of the LIFE Summit Berlin, industry representatives gathered at FITBOOK for a scientific exchange.

Brady Holmer VO2 Max Linked to Higher Life Expectancy! Expert: How to Boost Your Levels

A high VO2 max is associated with a longer life expectancy. Expert Brady Holmer explains how to improve this metric.

A combination of strength training and endurance exercises could significantly enhance longevity.

Fitness Trainer Reveals For Longevity, I Recommend These Exercises

Fitness trainer Alina Bock explains which exercises she prioritizes with a focus on longevity.

Prof. Thomas Kälicke on the Misconception That Costs Lifespan

Commentary by Chief Physician Thomas Kälicke This Mistake Could Cost You Years of Your Life

Time Constraints as a Risk? How Lack of Exercise Can Shorten Lifespan and How Minimal Training Yields Significant Results

Chief Physician Appeals Germany no longer dies suddenly—we die quietly! This "pill" could prevent it.

The Deadly Sextet Develops Gradually: How Exercise Affects Prevention, the Immune System, and Aging Processes

Experts recommend engaging in strength training at least twice a week.

Study Summary How Muscle Strength in Older Women Is Linked to Mortality Risk

A study by a U.S. research team examined the relationship between muscle strength and mortality risk in older women. The findings.

Many people worry about declining health as they age. Could this actually contribute to the aging process itself?

Study Summary How the Fear of Aging Is Connected to Aging Itself

Concerns about health decline have been linked to faster biological aging. Lifestyle may play a role. More on FITBOOK.

Vitamins appear to have an impact on our biological aging.

Comprehensive Analysis A Vitamin May Have a Significant Impact on Aging

Vitamins support numerous functions in the body. But is a higher intake of vitamins also linked to aging?

Analysis This Is Why the Life Expectancy of People in Europe Is Stagnating

The past decades have seen a steady increase in life expectancy in Europe - but this has now come to an end.

Effect on the Brain, Cells, and Muscles Certain Supplement Apparently Has an Effective "Longevity" Effect

There seems to be a lot of hype about creatine in longevity research. Can the supplement really help with longevity?

Scientists have compiled the current research on substances that could be of interest in relation to aging.

Study Summary Can Certain Substances Slow Aging? The Current State of Research

Which Substances Slow Aging? A Study Analyzes Taurine, NAD+, Spermidine–Including an Assessment of Human Data.

A daily intake of one gram of omega 3 can slow down biological ageing by up to four months.

Age Research Omega-3 Capsules as a Fountain of Youth? Study Provides New Findings

New findings show that daily omega-3 could slow down aging at a cellular level. What about vitamin D? FITBOOK examines the findings.

Expert Brady Holmer in Interview How a Weekly Plan for VO2 Max, Strength, and Metabolism Should Look

What U.S. Expert Brady Holmer Recommends to Improve Both VO2 Max and Strength and Metabolism

Expert Brady Holmer in Interview "The VO2max Value You Should Have at Age 50"

U.S. exercise scientist Brady Holmer explains what VO2 max one should aim for at age 50 and where the critical lower limit lies.

Regular exercise, such as climbing stairs, reduces age-related inflammation—especially in people over 50.

Study Summary The Effect of Exercise on Inflammatory Processes and Metabolism in Aging

Exercise in old age affects inflammatory markers, improves sugar and fat metabolism, a study shows. FITBOOK analyzes the results.

Longevity Strategy The 6 "Silent Killers" in the Body and How to Control Them for as Long as Possible

A longevity expert discusses disease processes that make up the deadly sextet and how to keep them at bay for as long as possible.

A recent study reveals why a specific olive oil might have a positive effect on cognitive health.

Major Study Certain Olive Oil May Promote Cognitive Health in Aging

Many swear by olive oil. A new study suggests that olive oil may also have a positive effect on cognitive health.