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Live Better
Science-backed guides on what to eat, how to move, how to sleep and how to think — for a longer, sharper, fuller life. No fads. Just what the evidence actually says.
Everything Mike Covers
Longevity is built on five interconnected pillars. Master all five and the compound effect is extraordinary.
What to Read Next
The 12-Hour Fast
The simplest longevity habit most people aren't doing. What happens in your body during those 12 hours is remarkable.
Why Olive Oil Every Day
The only fat with 20% mortality reduction at 4 tbsp/day. How it works, what to buy, and how much to use.
The Sleep Protocol
The exact morning and evening habits ordered by evidence strength that transform sleep quality within one week.
Muscle After 40
Sarcopenia starts at 30. Two strength sessions per week is all it takes to reverse it.
Feed Your Brain
The foods that cross the blood-brain barrier and directly reduce neuroinflammation.
Purpose & Lifespan
A clear reason to get up every morning is associated with a 23% lower mortality rate.
Six Things Worth Knowing Today
Eat to 80% full — your brain's satiety signal lags 20 minutes behind reality.
Get 10 minutes of natural light in your eyes within 30 minutes of waking.
Half a cup of beans every day is the strongest dietary predictor of long life.
8,000 steps daily reduces all-cause mortality by 51% vs under 4,000 steps.
A cool bedroom (17–19°C) dramatically improves deep sleep quality.
Strength train at least twice a week — non-negotiable after 30.
Tools That Make Healthy Living Easier
Blenders, herb kits, supplements, books and kitchen essentials Mike personally uses or has thoroughly researched. US & Canada links included.
The most comprehensive longevity book written. Essential reading for anyone serious about living well longer.
View on Amazon →Perfect for daily Big 5 berry and spinach smoothies. Compact, powerful and easy to clean.
View on Amazon →Grow fresh anti-inflammatory herbs indoors year-round with no soil. LED lights included.
View on Amazon →Cook dried beans from scratch in 30 minutes. Batch-prep a full week of lentils on Sunday.
View on Amazon →Highest bioavailability fish oil in triglyceride form. Third-party tested. What the research uses.
View on Amazon →Make probiotic-rich kefir at home for pennies. Reusable grains, far more potent than store-bought.
View on Amazon →Grow lentil sprouts and broccoli microgreens at home. Broccoli sprouts have 50x more sulforaphane than mature broccoli.
View on Amazon →Most absorbable form of magnesium for sleep and recovery. Glycinate form — not oxide.
View on Amazon →100 recipes from the world's longest-lived populations. Beautiful cookbook from Sardinia, Okinawa and beyond.
View on Amazon →Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely believe in.
Evidence First.
Always Practical.
This site exists because most health content online is either too vague to use or trying to sell you something. Everything here is guided by one question: what does the evidence actually say?
Mike is not a doctor. He's someone who became obsessed with the science of human longevity — and wanted to share it in a way that helps people make better decisions every day.
Read the Full StoryEvidence First
Strong claims require strong evidence. If the research is weak, it says so clearly.
Practical Above All
The best advice is the kind you can act on. Everything is designed for this week.
Long Game Thinking
Every recommendation is made with a 20-year time horizon in mind.
Honest Recommendations
Affiliate products are only listed if Mike genuinely uses or believes in them.
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