3 common longevity mistakes doctors and scientists say to avoid

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Peter Fedichev, Evelyne Bischof, and Dylan Livingston: three of Business Insider's Rising Stars of Longevity.

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People are injecting DIY peptides for weight loss and longevity. Doctors are alarmed at the side effects.

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At high-end longevity clinics around the globe, doctors say interest in injectable peptides is climbing, and so are injuries linked to them.

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An 80-year-old woman has an elite VO2 max. She's as healthy as a 60-year-old thanks to a simple routine.

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Linda Kelly built elite fitness over the years by staying consistent.

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"I have always seen myself as a very ordinary person with no real athletic ability," said Linda Kelly.

Still, at 80, she has completed multiple half-marathons and routinely hikes, bikes, and runs around her part-time home in Anchorage, Alaska.

Is 20 minutes of exercise the new longevity recipe? This high-powered lawyer thinks so.

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Profusek (not pictured) does about four minutes of squats per week on the program.

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Stress can age you. A cardiologist explains 4 simple ways to protect your heart in 10 minutes a day.

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Cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula said stress can be a silent risk factor in heart health. A few simple habits can help prevent it from causing damage.

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A 79-year-old woman shares her 3-step longevity routine — including 11 workouts a week

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79-year-old grandmother Anne Thibodeaux works out 11 times a week and loves gardening, going to museums, and social groups like her book club.

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A doctor in her 40s uses 3 science-backed products to prevent wrinkles. She combines Korean and Western techniques.

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Dr. Christine Hall grew up in the UK but spent the summers in South Korea with her Korean family.

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Dolly Parton's secret to staying young is incredibly simple

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Dolly Parton will turn 80 in January.

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I'm 81 and still working. It's not for the paycheck — it's part of my secret to aging well.

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81-year-old Mike Plummer left corporate at 55 and has been working at a retail store for almost 15 years.

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A dietitian made 5 simple changes to her eating habits for better brain health

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Dietitian Ashley Koff said she's focusing on better brain health in her 50s with habits like eating more fish, cutting out alcohol, and balancing blood sugar.

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