Longevity expert stresses simple habits over costly biohacks for healthy aging

Dr. Annu Navani, who leads regenerative and longevity programs at Le Reve Wellness in San Jose, California, cautions that living past 120 or 130 years is a false promise. While acknowledging modest gains in average lifespan, she stresses that longevity medicine should prioritize adding life to years. Navani identifies four inexpensive habits—adequate sleep, stress reduction, nutritious eating, and consistent exercise—as the foundation of healthy aging.

She highlights the importance of high-intensity resistance training and VO₂ max as key fitness markers for people over 50. The doctor also describes her own three-part, 20-minute morning routine of meditation, physical activity, and reading, advising against immediate phone or email use. Navani emphasizes that it is never too late to begin improving healthspan, even for those in their mid-fifties.