Muscle, Maintenance and the Testosterone Question

There’s an honesty to the way Judd Lienhard talks about testosterone. No bravado, no defensiveness, just a matter-of-fact acknowledgement that yes, he’s on it. Yes, it helps. And no, it didn’t build the physique you see on Instagram. It’s a rare kind of candour in a fitness space full of secrets and shortcuts. Lienhard, a…

March 8, 20250Comments

ByDr Jonny Rees

HEALTH

Epitalon – the anti-ageing peptide you’ve never heard of

When it comes to longevity, most of us want clarity. A plan. A scientific map with a neatly marked route to a longer, sharper, better life. But talk to Dr Neil Paulvin, Manhattan physician to athletes, entrepreneurs and executives looking to “go beyond baseline” and you’ll get something more nuanced. Something more honest. Take Epitalon.…

March 8, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

TRAINING

Look Like a Bodybuilder, Move Like an Athlete

There’s a reason Judd Lienhard’s Instagram videos make people stop scrolling: he looks like a linebacker and moves like a gymnast. It’s not just the size or the control, it’s the contradiction. Most guys who look like they bench press trucks don’t also do banded crawls, pulsing isometrics, or flow-based ground work that looks more…

February 8, 20250Comments

ByDr Jonny Rees

HEALTH Explainer

Thymosin Alpha-1: Can This Peptide Fight Inflammation, Infection and Fatigue?

Thymosin Alpha-1 isn’t new. It’s not being whispered about in underground forums or passed around in black-labelled bottles. In fact, this peptide has been used in clinical settings for more than three decades — particularly in countries like China — as a treatment for chronic viral infections and immune dysfunction. But in recent years, it’s…

January 3, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

Epitalon: The Anti-Ageing Peptide That Claims to Extend Life

Epitalon has earned a reputation as one of the most promising peptides in the anti-ageing world. It’s often described as a tool to reset the biological clock, protect DNA, and extend life itself. Some claim it can improve sleep, reduce signs of ageing, and even reduce cancer risk. On the surface, it sounds like a…

November 21, 20240Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

Sermorelin Benefits: Can This Peptide Really Boost Growth Hormone the Safe Way?

Sermorelin is one of the more widely used peptides in the health optimisation world, particularly among those looking to support hormone health, recovery and healthy ageing. Often billed as a safer, more natural alternative to growth hormone therapy, it’s commonly prescribed in longevity clinics and sometimes used by athletes and fitness professionals to improve sleep,…

September 27, 20240Comments

ByJon Lipsey

TECH Opinion

Aubrey de Grey: Ageing is a disease not your destiny and we will find a cure

Aubrey de Grey Aubrey de Grey is a biomedical gerontologist, author and president and chief science officer of the Longevity Escape Velocity Foundation. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in anti-ageing and longevity research focusing on developing strategies to combat ageing and extend human healthpan and lifespan, believing ageing is a condition that…

July 15, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

SPOTLIGHT Under The Skin

Bryan Johnson: Messiah or midlife crisis?

Bryan Johnson Bryan Johnson is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, writer and author. He is the founder and CEO of Kernel, a brain recording technology company, and of OS fund, an early-stage investor in science and technology companies. He is also the founder and CEO of Blueprint, an anti-ageing project dedicated to stopping then reversing the…

July 15, 20240Comments

ByUnfiltered

VO2 max running cardio endurance athlete

TRAINING Explainer

Improve your VO2 max to get fitter, faster and live longer

VO2 max is the pinnacle of what the human body can achieve in terms of aerobic output. So elite athletes care a great deal about their VO2 max score - but should you? Yes, and with very good reason. VO2 max isn’t just of concern to world class performers; it’s a crucial indicator of your…

July 10, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

TECH Vanguard

Dr Ash Kapoor: Upgrade your health like you upgrade your gadgets

Dr Ash Kapoor Dr Ash Kapoor is a qualified medical practitioner specialising in human optimisation and longevity, focusing on applying interventions to optimise cellular function and decelerate decline to prevent dysfunction, disorder, disease and ultimately ageing. To further advance the study of longevity medicine, Dr Kapoor supported the launch of Levitas Academy, a specialist training…

July 1, 20240Comments

ByDr Jonny Rees

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