Evidence-based articles and explainers related to Healthy Aging.
5 published articles
Long term Finnish studies have linked frequent sauna use with substantially lower cardiovascular and all cause mortality. Controlled trials also suggest benefits for blood pressure and vascular function. But no randomized trial has shown that sauna itself makes people live longer.
Creatine may improve certain aspects of memory and cognitive performance, particularly when the brain is under metabolic stress. But evidence in healthy, well-rested adults remains inconsistent, and creatine is not yet a proven general cognitive enhancer.
People who are more physically active have a lower risk of several cancers, including breast, colon, endometrial, kidney, and bladder cancer. Exercise may help through multiple biological pathways, but it cannot eliminate cancer risk.
Collagen supplements are not useless but they are also not a universal anti-aging solution. Evidence is most promising for some joint and tendon outcomes, while benefits for skin are less certain than marketing often suggests.
Zone 2 cardio can improve aerobic fitness and makes it easier to accumulate substantial exercise volume. But research does not show that Zone 2 is uniquely superior to other exercise intensities for longevity.
