Core body temperature significantly affects human lifespan

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Core body temperature significantly affects human and animal lifespan, with evidence indicating that lower body temperatures promote longevity and healthspan.

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The claim is specific, empirical, and directly supported by recent scientific reviews and experimental studies showing a clear link between core body temperature regulation and lifespan.

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Promoting health and survival through lowered body temperature

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Bruno Conti, R. de Cabo. Promoting health and survival through lowered body temperature. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43587-025-00850-0

Conti and de Cabo (2025) summarize evidence demonstrating that core body temperature is a long-established determinant of longevity across species and that reducing it increases lifespan.

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Muscle-derived Mimecan regulates hypothalamus-brown adipose tissue communication and promotes health and lifespan in mice.

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Mori K, Imai SI. Muscle-derived Mimecan regulates hypothalamus-brown adipose tissue communication and promotes health and lifespan in mice.. 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2026.04.003

The study by skeletal muscle research shows that regulating core body temperature via brown adipose tissue impacts systemic health and significantly extends lifespan in mammals.

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judged → SUPPORTED · 8001 Aug 2026

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