Topic cluster

Sleep

Sleep is the biggest free longevity lever most people leave on the table. Deep sleep, REM, the glymphatic system, HRV.

4 articles · 2 compounds in the database
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Sleep (4)Deep sleep (1)Rem (1)
Articles
Person in the dark, face lit by screen light, abstract stimulus streams — digital overstimulation and dopamine.
Cognition

Digital Overstimulation & the Dopamine Myth

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
3 min
Person at night in front of a glowing monitor in a dark room — gaming, sleep and sedentary time.
Cognition

Gaming & Longevity: When Playing Harms Your Health — and When It Doesn't

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
4 min
Two athletes celebrating a win at a world championship — success built on consistent systems
Mindset & Behavior

The Motivation Trap: Why Systems and Habits Change You – Not Motivation

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
4 min
Person sleeping in bed — restful sleep as the foundation of cellular recovery
Sleep

Sleep Science: Chronotypes, Melatonin Myths and the Nightly Reset

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
5 min
Compounds & substances
EssentialStrong

Magnesium Glycinate

Highly bioavailable, gentle on the stomach. Supports sleep, muscle recovery, and neural function.

Dose200–400 mg elemental magnesium in the evening.
· Evening
AdaptogenModerate

Ashwagandha (KSM-66)

Adaptogen with solid RCT evidence for cortisol reduction, sleep quality, and perceived stress.

Dose300–600 mg KSM-66 per day, preferably in the evening.
· Evening