What is the Longevity Research Library?

The Longevity China Research Library curates recent peer-reviewed studies on longevity, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and supplements. Each study is rated by evidence strength: Strong, Moderate, or Preliminary.

How are evidence levels determined?

Evidence levels are based on study type (meta-analysis, RCT, cohort study), sample size, journal impact factor, and reproducibility of findings.

Research Digest

Research Library

Peer-reviewed papers from top journals, summarized and graded by evidence strength. Updated Mon, Wed & Fri.

Evidence

7/125

Topic

Jun 7–13, 2026

2 studies

interval training

Short Bursts of Faster Exercise Beat Steady Cardio for Aging Brains in Rats

In aged male rats, both steady cardio and interval training helped with learning and memory.

BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation·Preliminary·Jun 12, 2026

vitamin C

Higher Vitamin C in the Blood Is Linked to Healthier Brain Structure

In older adults, people with more vitamin C in their blood tended to have more gray matter and better connections in a key brain network.

PloS one·Moderate·Jun 10, 2026

May 3–9, 2026

1 study

dementia

Mediterranean and MIND Diets Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Korean Adults

In a 20-year study of over 5,000 Korean adults, those who stuck closest to the Mediterranean, MIND, or Korean Healthy Eating diets had…

GeroScience·Moderate·May 4, 2026

Apr 19–25, 2026

1 study

inflammation

Inflammation in the Blood Shows Up as Damage in Brain Wiring

In late middle-aged and older adults, higher levels of inflammatory markers in blood were tied to subtle changes in white matter, the…

medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences·Moderate·Apr 22, 2026

Apr 5–11, 2026

1 study

brain health

Faster Biological Aging Linked to Worsening Brain Small Vessel Disease

People who age faster biologically (based on blood biomarkers) appear more likely to develop worsening brain small vessel disease.

Neurology·Moderate·Apr 10, 2026

Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026

1 study

Alzheimer's

Strength Training May Reshape Brain Markers in Older Adults With Early Alzheimer's Signs

A 24-week strength training program altered Alzheimer's-related brain signatures in cognitively healthy older adults.

Age and ageing·Preliminary·Apr 4, 2026

Mar 15–21, 2026

1 study

brain health

Two Opposing Brain Fuel Patterns May Predict Who Keeps Their Cognition With Age

Brain white matter (the wiring that connects brain regions) uses glucose differently depending on where you look.

Nature communications·Moderate·Mar 19, 2026

Disclaimer: Research summaries are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health routine.

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