The longevity paradox, according to Jan Gerber – Arrajol

Between wearables, cold plunges and IV drips, more of us are tracking our health than ever before. But when does looking after your future start costing you the life you have now?

In this Arrajol feature, our founder discusses what he has termed ‘longevity fixation syndrome’: not an official diagnosis, but a pattern we increasingly see in clients whose pursuit of a longer life is driven by anxiety rather than vitality. Jan explains that this kind of self-monitoring carries a guilt no other compulsion does, because health is assumed to be a good thing, so a missed workout or a bad night’s sleep becomes one more source of stress rather than reassurance.

To learn more about the warning signs of longevity obsession, the toll it takes on relationships and mental health, and how to pursue a longer life without losing the years you already have, you can read the translation of the English translation of the full article here and the original in Arabic here.