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Best longevity app as of 2020? LifeExtend, and it's free

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Among the longevity apps, LifeExtend is the clear winner as of May 2020. The app is evidence-based, has helpful references and it is free: https://lifeapps.io/apps/life-extend/ It is backed by the physician/entrepreneur Don Brown (LifeOmics) and the University of Indiana, so it is not going away next year. The app is packed with features and you can dig deeper in any of the domains/5 pillars when you have time. LifeExtend is based on 5 scientifically proven health pillars, they appear as 5 columns and you collect points in each pillar. It looks like a game but the benefits are real. The app tracks the big 5 longevity practices: 1. Sleep. Give yourself an 8-hour sleep opportunity every night. Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep per night. Oura ring ($300) or Withings under mattress sensor ($99) can be very helpful. You will quickly realize there is a big difference between hours in bed and hours of sleep. 8 hours in bed will give your approximately 7 hours of sleep. Try to go to bed by