Health Longevity Secrets
Health Longevity Secrets
Robert Lufkin MD
EXPLAINER: 5 Longevity Myths the Latest Science Has Debunked
9 minutes Posted May 21, 2026 at 10:00 am.
— Introduction 00:32 — Myth 1: Your Genes Determin...
Why Longevity Science Keeps Changing
Genes Versus Choices In Lifespan
It Is Never Too Late
The Antioxidant Supplement Backfire
The Alcohol J Curve Was A Mirage
Calorie Restriction Versus Diet Quality
Metabolic Framework And Closing CTA
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Five longevity beliefs that millions have followed for decades have just been overturned by the latest research. Some of these will surprise you. In this explainer, Robert Lufkin MD walks through five of the most widely believed longevity myths — and what the most recent science actually says about each one. From genetics and middle age to antioxidants, alcohol, and caloric restriction, the evidence has shifted dramatically. CHAPTERS: