Longevity Digest #57: Brain-Boosting Workouts, Better Sleep, and Stress Reset

Exercise physiologist Dr. Stacy Sims explains how heavy strength training may help preserve brain function, muscle, and metabolic health, while sleep expert Dr. Matthew Walker reveals how simple habits like morning sunlight and consistent sleep timing can dramatically improve recovery, energy, and long-term cardiovascular resilience. Physiotherapist Will Harlow shares quick “balance snacks” that may help maintain mobility and independence with age, and Dr. Rangan Chatterjee highlights simple nervous-system resets to lower stress and prevent burnout. From Vitamin D3 and creatine to playful mindset shifts inspired by Dr. Ellen Langer and Shawn Stevenson, this longevity blueprint combines practical, science-backed habits that can help you stay mentally sharp, physically strong, emotionally resilient, and full of vitality for years to come.⁠See Full NotesWe listen to a wide range of health and longevity podcasts every week and highlight practical insights - supported by personal stories and clinical studies - so you know where to explore further.May-15 — 2-Step Reset to Stop the Spiral... — On PurposeMay-15 — Dr. Mindy Pelz — Fasting for Fat Loss & Hormones — School of GreatnessMay-15 — Dr. Jason Fung — Myths About Hunger — Well Beyond 40May-15 — Andrea Donsky — What’s Happening in Your 30s-50s — LONGEVITYMay-15 — Dr. Antonella Schwarz — Muscle-First Fat Loss & Aging — Optimal ProteinMay-15 — Cassie Smith — Fix Your Gut & Hormones — Thyroid FixerMay-15 — Creatine, Cancer Plants & Bedtime... — Human UpgradeMay-15 — Kelly Boys — Build an Off-Switch for Stress — 10% HappierMay-14 — 5 Days Without Ultra-Processed Food — Health Longevity SecretsMay-14 — Jerzy Gregorek — Power of Micro-Progressions — Tim FerrissMay-14 — Mark Sisson — Is VO2 Max Overrated? — Boundless LifeMay-14 — Will Harlow — 40 Minutes That Beat the Gym — Human UpgradeMay-14 — Jenna Free — Why ADHD Feels Worse in Midlife — EnergizedMay-14 — Dr. Amie Hornaman — The Thyroid Fix — Dr. TynaMay-14 — Dr. Anders Hansen — How Smartphones Change Your Brain — Feel Better Live MoreMay-14 — Understanding & Controlling Aggression — Huberman LabMay-14 — Morning Sunlight for Better Sleep — Everyday WellnessMay-13 — How Light Shapes Your Sleep — Matt Walker PodcastMay-13 — Joanna Stern — 365 Days of AI Immersion — Ground TruthsMay-13 — Andrea Donsky — Menopause Myths Busted — Everyday WellnessMay-13 — Jim Kwik — 5 Proven Ways to Slow Aging — Model Health ShowMay-13 — Haley Sacks — Why You’re Really Broke — School of GreatnessMay-13 — Dr. Amie Hornaman — Hormones & Thyroid Health — Well Beyond 40May-13 — Dr. Stacy Sims — Why Fitness Advice Fails Women — Dr. HymanMay-13 — Sara Mednick — Why You Wake Up at 3AM — 10% HappierMay-13 — Jessica Ortner — 3-Minute Nervous System Reset — Dhru PurohitMay-13 — Senada Greca — Simple Weekly Workout Plan — On PurposeMay-13 — Simone Stolzoff — Stop Overthinking & Thrive — Genius LifeMay-13 — Robot Pets & Future Loneliness — Century LivesMay-12 — Pippa Grange — Recovering From Burnout — Feel Better Live MoreMay-12 — Mia Chorney — Wearables, AI & Your Health — WHOOP Podcast