# Lifestyle interventions and biological aging research

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> Updated: 2026-08-14T10:40:02.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Research into lifestyle interventions suggests that dietary habits and cultural engagement can influence biological aging through epigenetic mechanisms.

Initial findings indicate that intermittent fasting of 12 to 14 hours may stabilize blood sugar and reduce inflammation, while regular participation in arts and cultural activities, such as museum visits or concerts, has been linked to slower biological aging. One study noted that highly engaged individuals appeared approximately one biological year younger than their peers.

Further developments include a self-conducted study by Professor Dean Ho of the National University of Singapore. Through an eight-month regimen of rigorous intermittent fasting, daily physical training, and a Mediterranean-style diet, Ho reported reducing his measured biological age from 47 to 32. The study also observed a decrease in his metabolic switching speed.

In a follow-up regarding the DELTA project, published in PLOS One, Ho—director of the Institute for Digital Medicine at NUS Medicine—detailed a more intensive regimen. As the sole subject, he implemented daily 20-hour intermittent fasting sessions, occasional 48-hour fasts, and 90 minutes of morning cardiovascular and strength training. His nutrition focused on a Mediterranean-style diet of leafy greens, seeds, olive oil, and lean proteins. Utilizing wearable technology and artificial intelligence to monitor real-time physiological responses, the research aims to understand how biological baselines shift dynamically due to factors such as sleep, stress, and diet.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Singapore professor reduces biological age by 15 years in longevity study

A Singaporean medical professor reduced his biological age from 47 to 32 through a self-led study involving fasting, Mediterranean diet, and intense exercise.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nus-professor-reduces-biological-age-by-15-years-in-longevity-study

### 2026-08-06: Intermittent Fasting and Arts Engagement Linked to Slower Aging via Epigenetics

Dr Alexandre Olmos promotes 12‑14‑hour fasting for seniors, while a UCL study shows arts engagement slows biological aging, both via epigenetic effects.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/intermittent-fasting-and-arts-engagement-linked-to-slower-aging-via-epigenetics

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