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TikTok loves glutathione for everything from glowing skin to longevity. The research is a little more complicated.
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Your group chat might be doing more for your health than your supplement cabinet. New research found that people with stronger, more sustained social relationships age more slowly at the cellular level. Using DNA-based "epigenetic clocks," scientists discovered that those with richer social connections had younger biological profiles and lower levels of chronic inflammation—a major driver of everything from heart disease to cognitive decline. In other words, friendship isn't just good for your mood; it may literally help keep your body younger.
And it's not only close relationships that matter. In light of the excitement coming from the thousands of New Yorkers celebrating the Knicks' championship win, experts have pointed to a phenomenon called "collective effervescence," a term coined by sociologist Émile Durkheim in 1912 to describe the energy humans experience when they gather around a shared purpose, emotion, or identity. The phenomenon explains what we feel at concerts, religious services, marathons, and championship parades because when large groups experience joy, hope, and belonging together, people often report feeling more connected, energized, and alive. It's one of the most powerful health interventions we have.
So if you've been meaning to call a friend, join a club, host a dinner party, or say yes to the group outing, consider this your reminder: community is good medicine.
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If you've spent any time on wellness TikTok, you might think longevity requires a supplement stack that costs more than your rent. Fortunately, the habits most consistently linked to a longer life are a lot less complicated (and significantly cheaper). While genetics certainly play a role, research also suggests that lifestyle factors have a major impact on how long—and how well—we live. Here are a few habits longevity experts swear by:
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Move every day. You don't need marathon training plans to support a long life. Walking, gardening, taking the stairs, carrying groceries, and generally staying active throughout the day may be just as important as your formal workouts.
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Protect your social life like it's a doctor's appointment. As discussed, strong friendships and community connections are consistently associated with better health, lower stress levels, and longer lifespans.
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In Japan, it's called ikigai—a sense of meaning that gets you out of bed in the morning. Research suggests that people with a strong sense of purpose tend to live longer and experience better overall well-being.
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Prioritize sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to everything from cardiovascular disease to cognitive decline.
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Manage stress before it manages you. Chronic stress increases inflammation throughout the body, while habits like spending time outdoors, exercising, meditating, journaling, or simply connecting with people you love can help buffer its effects.
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