EXPLAINER: 5 Longevity Myths the Latest Science Has Debunked

EXPLAINER: 5 Longevity Myths the Latest Science Has Debunked

May 21, 2026 · 9 min · Season 1 · Episode 266

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Robert Lufkin MD discusses five longevity myths that have been debunked by recent scientific research.

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: 00:00 — Introduction 00:32 — Myth 1: Your Genes Determin...

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