Adventures in Olderland

Adventures in Olderland

Lessons from a Chess Match with Death
One of the strangest things about modern life is how much time we spend pretending we’re not going to die. A little memento mori can be surprisingly…
 • Stuart Dyson
Big Baked Beans-Greek Style
Greek giant beans baked in a rich tomato and herb sauce — simple, satisfying and a very easy way to put more plant protein on the plate, without pining…
 • Stuart Dyson
Grip Happens: What the Dead Hang Test Reveals About Your Healthspan
Before jars get harder, bags feel heavier and handrails become suspiciously essential, there’s one brutally simple way to check whether you’re losing…
Cardiac Diary Part 8: Me and Statins. It's Complicated
Trying to get 'back to normal' is proving to be far from plain sailing. And just when I thought I'd nailed it along comes another dilemma. Should I…
 • Stuart Dyson

June 2026

Can You Out-Squat Your Kettle?
The "Asian squat" isn't Asian at all. It's a natural human movement that many of us lose over the years—and getting it back could make everyday life a…
 • Stuart Dyson
Cardiac Diary Part 7: Out in the Wild
I thought surviving the heart attack was the hard part. It turned out the next challenge was learning how to trust my heart again.
 • Stuart Dyson
Beyond BMI: Why Waist-to-Height Ratio May Be a Better Measure
Two people can have exactly the same BMI result, yet one may be at far greater risk. This simple test can reveal more than bodyweight alone.
 • Stuart Dyson
Longevity—Blessing or Curse?
The 100-Year Life by Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott
 • Stuart Dyson
Try This Max VO₂ Self Assessment. From Your Sofa
Your watch estimates it, elite athletes obsess over it, and longevity influencers can't get enough of it—find out yours without setting foot in a…
 • Stuart Dyson
Healthspan Secrets Revealed
If you're interested in healthspan and ready to move from knowing to doing, this is the place to start.

May 2026

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