Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2622: Why Biohacking Sucks for Longevity
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Jun 19, 2025 Explore the limitations of biohacking for longevity, emphasizing that technology can't replace foundational health practices. Discover the transformative power of a whole food diet and the crucial role of quality sleep. The discussion highlights simple habits like daily walking and lifting weights that enhance well-being. Learn how community engagement and meaningful relationships contribute to happiness and health as we age, challenging misconceptions around exercise and urging a return to basic, science-backed principles.
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Biohacking Misses Big Longevity Factors
- Biohacking focuses on minor tech or supplement tweaks but misses major longevity factors.
- Prioritizing proven big-impact habits improves health span more than advanced biohacking.
Ben Greenfield Balances Big Rocks
- Ben Greenfield respects big lifestyle factors alongside experimenting with biohacks.
- Others obsess over biohacking supplements but neglect diet and relationships, harming health.
Wearables Best for Fitness Fanatics
- Wearable devices mainly benefit fitness fanatics; they often don’t improve average health.
- Over-focusing on data can cause stress, like worsened sleep from obsessing over scores.