Jul 20, 2026 05:02 PM
https://nypost.com/2026/07/16/health/ger...ays-avoid/
EXCERPT: “The healthiest people that I see in their 80s and 90s as a geriatrician all avoided one thing over and over and over throughout their entire lifetime, and that is comfort,” Rogers said in a TikTok video. “If you really want to age well, avoid getting comfortable and always try new things.”
Her advice is rooted in a scientific concept called hormesis, the idea that exposing the body to small, manageable doses of stress can trigger beneficial adaptations, while higher doses can be harmful. “You want to challenge your body enough to push your body to adapt, but not so strongly that it causes some harm,” Rogers explained.
That controlled, mild stress helps build resilience, making the body and brain better equipped to handle future challenges. Hormesis, however, isn’t necessarily a shortcut to a longer life. Most experimental evidence on hormesis suggests it improves health during aging rather than extending lifespan.
Researchers say the strongest evidence still points to regular exercise, a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight as the best ways to support longevity... (MORE - details)
EXCERPT: “The healthiest people that I see in their 80s and 90s as a geriatrician all avoided one thing over and over and over throughout their entire lifetime, and that is comfort,” Rogers said in a TikTok video. “If you really want to age well, avoid getting comfortable and always try new things.”
Her advice is rooted in a scientific concept called hormesis, the idea that exposing the body to small, manageable doses of stress can trigger beneficial adaptations, while higher doses can be harmful. “You want to challenge your body enough to push your body to adapt, but not so strongly that it causes some harm,” Rogers explained.
That controlled, mild stress helps build resilience, making the body and brain better equipped to handle future challenges. Hormesis, however, isn’t necessarily a shortcut to a longer life. Most experimental evidence on hormesis suggests it improves health during aging rather than extending lifespan.
Researchers say the strongest evidence still points to regular exercise, a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight as the best ways to support longevity... (MORE - details)