Topics: Health, Bryan Johnson, Sleep, Life, Food and Drink
Whether you'd spend it scrolling through TikTok or traveling the world, most of us would enjoy having a bit more time on our hands.
While there's no getting away from the time taken up by mundane things like work and errands, biohacker Bryan Johnson has claimed there are a three things you can do to help yourself live longer - and more time on Earth means more time for those funny cat videos.
Having dedicated much of his time to trying to figure out how to 'not die', Johnson has learned a thing or two about expanding lifespan and now claims to have a biological age which is much younger than the number of years he's actually been alive.
In a video titled 'How To Live Longer Than 99% Of Humanity', he broke down 'the three power laws of health' which can help to make you feel 'the best you've ever done'. So if you're ready to feel on top of the world, keep reading.
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This is a subject matter we've all heard of when it comes to staying healthy, but Johnson stressed just how important a good night's sleep is by encouraging people to reframe themselves as a 'professional sleeper'.
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However, instead of just heading to bed after you've finished binging Netflix's latest true crime series and thinking you've got it all figured out, Johnson said it's not about sleeping when it's 'convenient'.
"You are going to set a bedtime and meet that bedtime every single day," he said, describing sleep as the 'most important' power law.
To help stick to this bedtime, Johnson recommended eating lighter meals earlier in the day, gradually increasing the time between your last meal and when you go to bed, and avoiding stimulants like coffee too close to sleep.
The biohacker also recommended a 'wind-down routine' to prepare your body for sleep, as well as avoiding screens, adjusting your lighting to help promote sleep, and sticking to a good routine around your bedtime.
Finding time to exercise while also juggling work, family, socializing and everything else that comes with a busy life schedule can be tough, but Johnson broke the task down to two things, the first being just 30 minutes of exercise a day - whether swimming, running, biking, hiking or strength training.
The second element is staying active throughout the day, for example by making sure you move every half an hour or so if you're typically sat at a desk all day.
While eating to stay healthy might sound like the most interesting part of Johnson's breakdown, he also admitted it's the most complicated.
The biohacker explained the best ways to tackle aging through your food, and one of them is to avoid relying on your willpower.
Rather than deciding in the moment whether you're going to indulge in some cookies or not, Johnson advised making commitments ahead of time - like avoiding buying the cookies in the first place - so you don't fall into a trap of temptation.
When it comes to what you should eat, Johnson recommended a Mediterranean-like diet including healthy fats and proteins.
As well as choosing the right things to eat, Johnson advised against overeating by finding a method that suits you - for example by committing to yourself that you're not someone who eats after 7pm.
He also warned against smoking and excessive alcohol.
"No matter what your circumstances are, we can do this," Johnson assured.
