RESOURCES
RECOMMENDED READING
A General Theory of Love — Thomas Lewis, MD
Thomas Lewis, MD, featured in Forever Young, explores the neuroscience of human connection and why relationships are as essential to our health as diet and exercise. A beautifully written book that reveals why love isn't just a feeling—it's biology.
Age Later: Health Span, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity — Dr. Nir Barzilai
Dr. Barzilai, who appears in Forever Young, draws on his groundbreaking research with centenarians to show that aging can be targeted, slowed, and even reversed. The founder of Einstein's Institute for Aging Research makes the science accessible and surprisingly hopeful.
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity — Peter Attia
The definitive guide to extending not just lifespan but healthspan, covering exercise, nutrition, sleep, and emotional health with scientific rigor. Attia translates complex longevity research into actionable strategies you can implement today.
Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To — David Sinclair, PhD
Harvard geneticist Sinclair presents his controversial but compelling argument that aging is a disease—and one we may soon be able to cure. A provocative look at the cutting edge of longevity science, from epigenetic reprogramming to the drugs that could change everything.
The Alternate-Day Diet — James B. Johnson, MD
James B. Johnson, MD, the executive producer of Forever Young, shares the science behind caloric restriction and intermittent fasting—one of the most proven interventions for extending healthspan. A practical guide from a physician who has spent decades researching how eating less can help you live longer. This book was way ahead of its time.
Websites And Institutions
Buck Institute for Research on Aging The world's first independent research facility focused solely on the biology of aging, housed in a stunning I.M. Pei-designed campus in Novato, California. Home to Dr. Eric Verdin and Dr. Jennifer Garrison, both featured prominently in Forever Young.
Institute for Aging Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Led by Dr. Nir Barzilai, this New York-based center pioneered the study of centenarians and their protective "longevity genes." Their TAME trial aims to prove that metformin can delay aging in humans—a potential breakthrough featured in the film.
Stanford Center on Longevity A multidisciplinary hub redesigning how we live, work, and age across 100-year lifespans. Their "New Map of Life" initiative challenges outdated assumptions about aging and offers a blueprint for thriving at every stage.
Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research, University of Michigan Directed by Dr. Richard Miller, who appears in Forever Young, this center runs the groundbreaking Interventions Testing Program that has identified drugs like rapamycin capable of extending lifespan in mice by 20-30%.
National Institute on Aging (NIA) The primary federal agency supporting scientific research on aging and the health of older adults. A vital resource for evidence-based information on everything from Alzheimer's to healthy aging strategies.
American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) The nation's leading nonprofit organization supporting biomedical aging research since 1981. Their grants have launched the careers of many scientists now leading the longevity revolution.
Lifespan.io A nonprofit advocacy organization making longevity research accessible to the public through news, education, and crowdfunding campaigns. An excellent starting point for anyone new to the science of aging.
Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity & Equality (GCRLE) Founded at the Buck Institute by Dr. Jennifer Garrison, this initiative addresses why women's reproductive systems age faster than the rest of their bodies. Critical research for half the population, finally getting the attention it deserves.
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