r/longevity

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The geroscience hypothesis proposes it is possible to delay or prevent the onset of age-related ill health and increase healthy lifespan by targeting the biological mechanisms of aging. The main focus of this forum is biomedical research on aging biology and related news.

The community at a glance

r/longevity is a Subreddit for Biotech and Longevity Enthusiasts with roughly 213K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Biotech communities list and #9 in the Longevity communities list.

Roughly 18K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Aging, Longevity, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and News. Product recommendations often mention resveratrol.

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Established 2010
213K Members

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Yearly: +18K members
Growth: +9.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 588 members
  • 2014: 873 members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 7K members
  • 2018: 11K members
  • 2019: 20K members
  • 2020: 27K members
  • 2021: 43K members
  • 2022: 24K members
  • 2023: 25K members
  • 2024: 20K members
  • 2025: 15K members
  • 2026: 13K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 878 members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 321 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. New research reveals that thymus health may be one of the strongest predictors of lifespan, cardiovascular survival, and cancer outcomes ever found
    2. Curious about HRT skin treatment for healthy aging
    3. Has anyone actually gotten meaningful benefit from stem cell therapy or is the regenerative medicine space mostly hype?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    New research reveals that thymus health may be one of the strongest predictors of lifespan, cardiovascular survival, and cancer outcomes ever found · Curious about HRT skin treatment for healthy aging · Has anyone actually gotten meaningful benefit from stem cell therapy or is the regenerative medicine space mostly hype?
    3
  • News
    3 posts in the past month
    1. First Human Trial of Reverse Aging Drug Begins
    2. California Senate passes resolution in support of "targeting the biological processes of aging"
    3. Researchers have launched a first-of-its-kind neuroimaging study to see if psilocybin can protect the aging brain. The research investigates whether psychedelics can counteract cognitive decline by boosting structural neuroplasticity and synaptic connections in older adults.
    #2
    News
    First Human Trial of Reverse Aging Drug Begins · California Senate passes resolution in support of "targeting the biological processes of aging" · Researchers have launched a first-of-its-kind neuroimaging study to see if psilocybin can protect the aging brain. The research investigates whether psychedelics can counteract cognitive decline by boosting structural neuroplasticity and synaptic connections in older adults.
    3
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. One Hallmark of Aging Was Thought to Be Irreversible. An Engineered Enzyme Just Reversed It in Human Tissue.
    2. Medicine is Moving From Calendars to Clocks | New Data Analyses Track Biological Aging to the Cell-Type Level
    #3
    Ideas
    One Hallmark of Aging Was Thought to Be Irreversible. An Engineered Enzyme Just Reversed It in Human Tissue. · Medicine is Moving From Calendars to Clocks | New Data Analyses Track Biological Aging to the Cell-Type Level
    2
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Which longevity research org should I donate to?
    #4
    Solution Requests
    Which longevity research org should I donate to?
    1
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. NewLimit raises $435M in Series C to bring longevity medicines to human trials
    #5
    Self-Promotion
    NewLimit raises $435M in Series C to bring longevity medicines to human trials
    1

Topics

  • Aging
    28 posts in the past month
    1. One Hallmark of Aging Was Thought to Be Irreversible. An Engineered Enzyme Just Reversed It in Human Tissue.
    2. Why Aging May Be a Program, Not a Breakdown
    3. Scientists Reversed Ovarian Aging in Mice by Blocking One Inflammatory Signal. The Same Signal Stiffens Organs Across the Body.
    #1
    Aging
    One Hallmark of Aging Was Thought to Be Irreversible. An Engineered Enzyme Just Reversed It in Human Tissue. · Why Aging May Be a Program, Not a Breakdown · Scientists Reversed Ovarian Aging in Mice by Blocking One Inflammatory Signal. The Same Signal Stiffens Organs Across the Body.
    28
  • Longevity
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Electrical Stimulation Promotes Rejuvenation And Longevity
    #2
    Longevity
    Electrical Stimulation Promotes Rejuvenation And Longevity
    13
  • Looking For
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    7
  • Immune
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Mitochondrial Transplantation Rejuvenates Immune Cells
    2. Live attenuated bacteria to recruit the immune system against solid tumors and metastases | Matter Bio, George Church lab spinout
    3. Your Mitochondria Were Once Bacteria. As They Fail With Age, Your Immune System Attacks Them Like an Infection.
    #4
    Immune
    Mitochondrial Transplantation Rejuvenates Immune Cells · Live attenuated bacteria to recruit the immune system against solid tumors and metastases | Matter Bio, George Church lab spinout · Your Mitochondria Were Once Bacteria. As They Fail With Age, Your Immune System Attacks Them Like an Infection.
    4
  • Co Founder
    3 posts in the past month
    #5
    Co Founder
    3

Flair

  • Rule 1
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Positive Views On Ageing Could Add 7.5 Years To Your Life
    2. Eating too little protein may speed up physical decline as you age
    3. Eating less protein could help you live longer. In a new review, researchers summarized findings from more than 350 previous studies and found widespread evidence that when it comes to protein, there can be too much of a good thing.
    #1
    Rule 1
    Positive Views On Ageing Could Add 7.5 Years To Your Life · Eating too little protein may speed up physical decline as you age · Eating less protein could help you live longer. In a new review, researchers summarized findings from more than 350 previous studies and found widespread evidence that when it comes to protein, there can be too much of a good thing.
    8
  • Rule 7
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I notice Men are significantly more interested in longevity (living longer) than Women. Is this why? What’s your take?
    2. Why authoritarian countries are not investing lots of money in longevity?
    3. Recent studies on de-ageing the heart
    #2
    Rule 7
    I notice Men are significantly more interested in longevity (living longer) than Women. Is this why? What’s your take? · Why authoritarian countries are not investing lots of money in longevity? · Recent studies on de-ageing the heart
    4
  • Rule 3
    1 post in the past month
    1. First Human Trial of Reverse Aging Drug Begins
    #3
    Rule 3
    First Human Trial of Reverse Aging Drug Begins
    1

Product recommendations

  • resveratrol
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best NR/NMN, senolytic and Resveratrol combination based on current science? Recommended literature request
    2. Can someone recommend a cheap quality resveratrol and nmn source?
    3. Is taking NMN and Resveratrol at the same time recommended?
    #1
    resveratrol
    What is the best NR/NMN, senolytic and Resveratrol combination based on current science? Recommended literature request · Can someone recommend a cheap quality resveratrol and nmn source? · Is taking NMN and Resveratrol at the same time recommended?
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/longevity for?
Best for Biotech and Longevity Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/longevity free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/longevity have?
Roughly 213K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/longevity on?
r/longevity runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/longevity cover?
On the Hive Index, r/longevity is organized under Biotech, Longevity Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/longevity?
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What are the Biotech communities like?
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