Matt Fuchs

Middle-age isn't just a transition. It's a destination with unique aims and tensions. It's now being reshaped by work and longevity. For many in the sandwich generation, being in the middle is the big squeeze. For others, it's the rewarding substance. time.com/article/2026/0…

I explore the potential for a new healthcare specialty focusing on people in their 40s and 50s here: fuchsm.substack.com/p/should-we-ha…

At checkups, my doctor asks how often I exercise. I say, "A lot." Next question. Wouldn't a treadmill test showing how I compare with others my age be more useful? Like pediatrics and geriatrics, should we have a new midlife specialty focusing on performance and prevention?

Lawnmower-like Enzyme Rewinds Decades of Molecular Aging in Human Tissue | The Scientist the-scientist.com/lawnmower-like…

The Biggest Tell That Something Was Written by AI Look closely and you’ll see that every part of the text is not quite right. 🔗⮛

"The frightening story of the rise in dementia cases as the US population ages obscures real progress that is already being made to prevent it — and the even greater progress that could follow." vox.com/future-perfect…

This sentence. 🤌 "Physical activity is a canonical characteristic of humans... the normalization of the lack of physical activity has led to the perception that physical activity is an intervention even though it remains as the modus vivendi engrained in our genes."

"The Pioneer subwoofer in the trunk thumps that iconic bass like a heartbeat. Of course, the sunroof is open. I’m 21 years old again, and the whole world is still in front of me." zocalopublicsquare.org/my-midlife-cri…

Long-term exposure to certain types of air pollution linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, Cambridge researchers find 🔗⮛

"Without basic scientific research, supported by the kind of farsighted public investment that allows large-scale, undirected, curiosity-driven inquiry, the scientific pipeline will run dry." quillette.com/2026/07/06/the…

To read more, check out the Prime Factors Substack article fuchsm.substack.com/p/whats-a-midl…

Be proactive through preventive screening and trying new things. "I want to see what this body can do now and at any age. Track is my creative way to stay fit."

Your typical "superager" walks at a fast clip despite the silver hair and wrinkles. But some superagers look and move more like someone in their prime. That's because they're middle-aged. Cynthia McNamee is an example. At 50, she can still sprint at 20 mph. Here's how.

😋 My food is pretty healthy... lots of veggies 🥬, fish (love Fremantle sardines 🐟), Aussie roasted almonds, macadamias & Aussie olive oil ... 🤔What other healthy fats should I add? 👇🏽Great list by @FuchsWriter in @TIME time.com/article/2026/0…

@ItsJakePerry Right: health generally supports longevity, but the rhetoric implies that lifespan itself isn’t as important, or that additional years matter only if they’re perfectly healthy

@FuchsWriter Nobody ever died of good health

Public health messages are designed to be simple. That can be both a strength and a weakness. Such messages can blur differences in risk, age, health and long-term goals. Here are 4 half-truths of public health messaging worth questioning if you care about aging well.