What is the Longevity Research Library?

The Longevity Austria 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.

82 studies

Research Library

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

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May 17–23, 2026

Your Sleep Tracker May Spot Dementia Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear

Researchers tracked older adults' sleep and movement patterns using wrist accelerometers, then watched who developed dementia. Less daytime activity and disrupted sleep both predicted higher dementia risk years later. Adding these movement patterns to standard risk models boosted prediction as much as testing for the APOE gene, a known dementia risk factor.

JAMA neurology·Strong·May 18, 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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