Every essay we've published, in order of publication.
New essays go live monthly. Each one takes a single longevity lever and examines what the published evidence actually supports.
Healthspan, Not Just Lifespan: The New Science of Aging Well in Dogs
Adding years to your dog's life is the easy part. Adding life to those years is what the next decade of canine medicine is really about.
The Lean Dog Protocol: Why Body Condition Is the Single Best Longevity Lever
A landmark 14-year Labrador study found that lean dogs lived nearly two years longer than their littermates. The mechanism — and the practical playbook — is now clear.
Movement Is Medicine: The Cellular Case for the Daily Walk
What an hour of sniffing, trotting, and exploring actually does to a dog's mitochondria, brain, and joints — and why intensity matters less than you think.
The Gray Muzzle Mind: Catching Cognitive Decline Before It's Visible
Canine cognitive dysfunction affects 28 percent of dogs aged 11 to 12, and 68 percent by age 16. The early signs are subtle — and the window for intervention is wider than most owners realize.
The Sleep Prescription: Why Rest Is the Most Underrated Longevity Input
Adult dogs need 12 to 14 hours of sleep. Seniors need 16 to 18. The quality of that sleep is doing more biological work than almost anything else in their day.
