Millionaire Spent Millions on Anti-Aging — and Came to the Advice That Doctors Have Repeated for Years 0 11

American multimillionaire Bryan Johnson, who gained fame for his obsession with stopping aging, has spent tens of millions of dollars on various rejuvenation methods. Recently, he published a manifesto that included 42 rules for healthy living. Many of these will surely be familiar to you.

Why the Millionaire Abandoned Radical Experiments

As reported by NV, Bryan Johnson has long held the status of the most radical experimenter in the field of anti-aging. He replaced regular food with pureed vegetable mixtures, took dozens of pills daily, and even transfused his own son's blood. In his recent social media post, he showed that he has rethought his values: "Here it is. Everything I learned spending millions on longevity."

Sleep as the Most Powerful and Cheapest Medicine in the World

Johnson symbolically began his list of advice with item number zero, calling healthy sleep the main factor for a long life. The wealthy man discovered what ordinary doctors have been saying for years: the body needs a strict nighttime routine. The biohacker urges spending at least 8 hours in bed, going to sleep at the same time (definitely before midnight), and turning off all TVs and phones an hour before resting. Among other "discoveries" of the millionaire is the advice to sleep in a cool room and read a regular paper book if you have trouble falling asleep.

Down with Sugar and Fried Foods

In matters of nutrition, the American millionaire has also come to classic dietary principles. He advocates completely eliminating added sugars, which are now found in almost all store-bought products, as well as forgetting about fried foods. Instead, Johnson advises filling the diet with simple whole foods: fresh vegetables, fruits, legumes, berries, and nuts. Dinner, in the millionaire's opinion, should definitely be light and well before sleep, and after any meal, it is beneficial to take a short walk or do a few squats.

Hygiene and Daily Life: Abandoning Bad Habits

Most of Johnson's advice consists of basic rules of household culture and common sense. In particular, he strongly recommends taking off shoes right at the door, airing out rooms more often, protecting hearing from excessive noise, and maintaining good posture. Johnson emphasizes a complete refusal to smoke and drink alcohol, stopping coffee consumption strictly by noon, and practicing thorough oral hygiene twice a day using a toothbrush, floss, and tongue scraper.

Mental Health and Social Connections Without Gadgets

Modern technology, in the opinion of the former innovation enthusiast, often harms longevity. To preserve the nervous system, Johnson suggests turning off all notifications on the phone and strictly limiting time on social media. Instead, he recommends returning to face-to-face communication – seeing at least one friend once a week. And in times of strong stress, the millionaire urges not to reach for sedatives but to simply learn to breathe deeply and relax the body. His main concluding thought: "Do less… most complex things just don’t work." Interestingly, the person who has been trying to "hack aging" for about 20 years is only 48.

Complete List of 42 Recommendations

1. Sleep is the most powerful medicine in the world
2. Spend 8 hours in bed
3. Same sleep time every night, before midnight
4. Don’t eat right before sleep
5. Light food for dinner
6. No screens 1 hour before sleep
7. Avoid added sugar (keep in mind, it’s everywhere)
8. Avoid everything sold in American stores nearby
9. Avoid fried foods
10. Take off shoes at the door
11. Eat whole foods, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, berries
12. After eating, take a short walk or do squats without lifting off the floor
13. Regularly increase heart rate
14. Lift weights
15. Daily stretching
16. Use an irrigator, dental floss, toothbrush, and tongue scraper in the morning and evening
17. Try to drink water
18. Get sunlight after waking up
19. Protect skin from the sun during the day
20. Stand up straight
21. See at least one friend once a week
22. Avoid plastic wherever possible (in everything)
23. Air out rooms
24. Breathe during stress, learn to calm your body
25. Visit the dentist
26. Avoid prolonged sitting
27. Protect your hearing, the world is too loud
28. Alcohol is harmful to you
29. Stop drinking coffee by noon
30. Avoid bright light after sunset
31. If obese, consider GLP medications (drugs originally created for treating type II diabetes but later became a global trend due to the side effect of weight loss).
32. Sleep in a cool room
33. Texting while driving is dangerous
34. Turn off all notifications
35. Limit social media use
36. Don’t smoke anything
37. If you have trouble falling asleep, read a physical book before bed
38. Maintain a calm routine 1 hour before sleep: bath, reading, light walk, music
39. The body is a clock and loves routine. Have a daily morning and evening schedule
40. Avoid long-distance flights where possible
41. Start with small steps: implement new things gradually
42. Do less… most things don’t work

Bryan Johnson's story shows that in the quest for longevity, people often try to find complex and expensive solutions, while the foundation of health has long been known. In the opinion of the editorial team, the main conclusion of his years of experimentation sounds surprisingly simple: full sleep, moderation, movement, and a stable lifestyle often prove to be more beneficial than the trendiest and most expensive "anti-aging" technologies.