What We Are Building — and Why
Longevity science is one of the fastest-moving fields in all of medicine. In the past decade alone, researchers have identified the twelve hallmarks of aging, demonstrated that senolytics can clear zombie cells and improve function in older adults, shown that rapamycin extends lifespan in mammals even when started late, and developed epigenetic clocks that can measure biological age with extraordinary precision.
Most of this has not reached the general public in a usable form. The gap between what the research shows and what people actually know about aging well is enormous — and it has real consequences for the millions of adults making daily decisions about diet, exercise, sleep, supplementation, and preventive healthcare.
IQ Healthspan's mission is to close that gap systematically, rigorously, and for free.
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Evidence First
Every claim is sourced to peer-reviewed literature. We distinguish between strong RCT evidence, animal data, and mechanistic theory — and we tell you which is which.
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Genuinely Free
No paywalls. No required sign-ups to read. No content withheld to drive newsletter conversions. High-quality longevity education is a public good.
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Honest About Uncertainty
We do not overstate the evidence. When the science is preliminary, we say so. When expert opinion is divided, we present both sides. When we do not know, we say we do not know.
Editorial Standards & Research Process
The Researchers and Clinicians Behind Every Article
Every article published on IQ Healthspan is written and edited by Derek Giordano, whose decade-long focus on longevity research has produced over 120 deeply sourced articles backed by 800+ peer-reviewed citations. Derek's approach mirrors the methodology of science journalists at institutions like Nature and The New England Journal of Medicine: start with the primary literature, follow the weight of evidence, disclose uncertainty explicitly, and cite everything so readers can verify independently.
IQ Healthspan is transparent about what it is and what it isn't. Derek is not a physician, and this site does not provide medical advice. What it does provide is a rigorously sourced translation layer between complex scientific literature and motivated readers — with full citations, explicit uncertainty disclosure, and zero conflicts of interest. Readers are always encouraged to consult their healthcare providers before making medical decisions.
Derek Giordano
Founder & Editor
IQ Healthspan
Derek Giordano has spent over a decade systematically reviewing longevity and healthspan research, producing 120+ articles backed by 800+ citations to peer-reviewed studies. His editorial methodology — primary literature first, evidence weight over anecdote, explicit uncertainty disclosure, and verifiable sourcing — reflects the standards of rigorous science journalism. Derek is not a physician; his role is to synthesize peer-reviewed research accurately and accessibly. Every claim is sourced, every citation is verifiable, and readers are always encouraged to consult their healthcare providers before making medical decisions.
Evidence Synthesis
Longevity Science
Health Education
Editorial Transparency
IQ Healthspan does not claim institutional affiliations or employ credentialed medical professionals as authors. The expertise reflected in this site comes from careful synthesis of the primary scientific literature — not from institutional credentials. Every article includes numbered citations to peer-reviewed studies so readers can verify claims independently. This site is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
800+ Peer-Reviewed Sources
120 Articles
All Citations Verifiable
AI-Assisted Research & Content Production
IQ Healthspan uses artificial intelligence tools as part of its research and content production workflow. AI assists with literature review, initial drafting, data organization, and code development for interactive tools. All AI-generated output is reviewed, fact-checked, and edited by Derek Giordano against primary scientific sources before publication. Every factual claim is independently verified against the cited peer-reviewed literature. AI tools do not replace human editorial judgment — they augment it. This disclosure reflects our commitment to transparency about how content is produced.
AI-Assisted Workflow
Human Editorial Oversight
All Claims Independently Verified
How We Research, Write, and Review
Every article on IQ Healthspan follows a consistent editorial process designed to meet the highest standards of accuracy, transparency, and trustworthiness for health content.
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Primary Literature First
All factual claims are sourced to peer-reviewed publications — randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses wherever available. Secondary sources, news coverage, and opinion pieces are not cited as evidence. Every article includes a complete reference list with journal names and publication years.
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Independent Medical Review
Every article is researched and written by Derek Giordano, with all factual claims sourced to peer-reviewed studies via numbered citations. Articles are reviewed and updated periodically to incorporate new evidence as the field evolves.
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Evidence Grading
We explicitly distinguish between different levels of evidence: randomized controlled trials in humans, observational human studies, animal model data, and mechanistic or theoretical reasoning. Readers are always told what strength of evidence supports each claim. We do not present animal data as proven human benefit.
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Every author and reviewer discloses any financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, supplement manufacturers, or other parties with interests in the content they review. Authors and reviewers with relevant financial relationships are not permitted to review content in their area of conflict.
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Regular Content Updates
Longevity science moves fast. All articles display a published date and a next scheduled review date. When significant new evidence emerges between scheduled reviews, articles are updated immediately with a notation of what changed and why. We do not leave outdated information live without disclosure.
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No Advertiser Influence
IQ Healthspan does not accept payment from supplement or pharmaceutical companies to influence content. Affiliate revenue, when present, is disclosed on relevant pages. Editorial content is never written to favor products from which the site earns revenue. Advertisers cannot review, approve, or influence article content.
Building the Definitive Resource in Longevity
IQ Healthspan is a focused, long-term project. The plan is a library of 120 deeply researched articles covering every major domain of longevity science — built to the standard of the best health content on the internet, available entirely for free.
2025 — Launch
Site Founded by Derek Giordano
IQ Healthspan launches with a full content strategy, editorial standards framework, and the first 20 articles across 8 categories — all sourced to peer-reviewed literature.
2025 — Phase 1
First 40 Articles Published
The first 40 articles cover the highest-priority topics across all 10 planned categories: biomarkers and testing, epigenetics, nutrition, exercise, sleep, supplements, hormones, cellular health, brain health, and longevity research.
2025–2026 — Phase 2
Full 120-Article Library
Completion of the full content strategy: 120 articles, 10 categories, with pillar guides, deep dives, and protocol pages for each major domain of longevity science.
2026 — Phase 3
Interactive Tools and Protocols
Longevity protocol builders, biomarker tracking tools, and personalized content pathways based on individual health goals and biomarker profiles.
Important Information About This Site
Please Read
The content published on IQ Healthspan is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider who knows your individual health history and circumstances.
While every article on this site is developed against peer-reviewed literature with all claims sourced to published studies, the information provided is general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation. Longevity medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change as new evidence emerges.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. If you are considering any supplement, medication, or intervention discussed on this site — including off-label pharmaceutical use — consult with a qualified physician before doing so. Some interventions discussed on this site carry real risks that require medical supervision and monitoring.
IQ Healthspan does not practice medicine, does not provide personalized medical advice, and is not responsible for any actions taken based on content published on this site.