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Rapamycin extends mouse lifespan 9–14%
NAD+ precursors reverse aging in humans
Blue-light glasses improve sleep quality
Walking 10 min after meals blunts glucose
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Why your partner should be your best friend | Peter Attia & Arthur Brooks — Whalespan

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Why your partner should be your best friend | Peter Attia & Arthur Brooks

Peter Attia5m · 2023-08-06

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9 of 10 claims supported

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◐Partially SupportedA companionate marriage is a better indicator of happiness in later life than relationships with children.◐Partially SupportedLack of real friendships can lead to loneliness and negative health outcomes, particularly for men who lose their wives.◐Partially SupportedCompanionate love is a more sustainable form of love in long-term marriages than passionate love.◐Partially SupportedMaintaining close friendships is crucial for health.◐Partially Supported

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Loneliness is detrimental and distinct from solitude, which is a necessary state for well-being.