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Immune Aging, Explained

Evidence-based articles on inflammaging, NLR, biological age, and optimizing your blood work for longevity. Written by Geoffrey Stone, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer.

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Immune Biomarkers

What Is NLR (Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio)? A Complete Guide

The most important number on your CBC that your doctor isn't explaining. 5,000+ studies link it to longevity. Here's everything you need to know.

Aging Science

Inflammaging Explained: The Silent Fire Behind Every Age-Related Disease

Chronic low-grade inflammation drives Alzheimer's, heart disease, cancer, and metabolic decline. The science — and what you can do about it.

Longevity Science

Immune Age vs Biological Age: What's the Difference?

Epigenetic clocks cost $400. Your immune age is already in your blood work. Here's how they compare — and why the cheap one might tell you more.

Biohacking

Biohacking With CBC Blood Work: 12 Longevity Markers You're Ignoring

Your doctor says "normal." Science says something different. A complete guide to reading your CBC for longevity, not just disease absence.

Longevity Biomarkers

RDW and Aging: Why Red Cell Distribution Width Predicts Longevity

The most underrated marker on your CBC. Each 1% increase above 12.5% raises all-cause mortality risk by ~22% in NHANES data. Here's why.

Longevity Optimization

The Ultimate Longevity Blood Work Panel: What to Order and Why

The complete science-backed panel — tiered by cost and clinical utility. Total cost direct-to-consumer: ~$80–160. No doctor required in most states.

Population Science

NHANES Reference Ranges: Why Population-Based Benchmarking Matters

Lab "normal" is benchmarked against sick people. NHANES survival data tells a different story. Here's what 95,000+ records reveal about your blood work.

Immune Phenotyping

The 12 Immune Aging Archetypes: Which One Are You?

From the Amber Tiger's cytokine storm pattern to the Jade Rabbit's Th2 skew — not all inflammaging looks the same. Learn what your archetype means for intervention.

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