Corsica Longevity

04/23/2026

Have you had your shingles shot?

A major 2026 study of over 300,000 people age 65 and older found that the shingles vaccine reduces the risk of dementia by up to 50%.
Remarkably, men, women, and folks across age and ethnic groups benefited.

Another study of over 170,000 people over age 50 found that recipients of the shingles vaccine had a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, vascular dementia, and all-cause mortality.

If you ask me, that’s worth a couple of days of arm soreness, fatigue, and headache. Go ahead and get the shingles shot. You’ll thank me.

04/21/2026

Have ya’all heard the breathless news that daily multivitamin use slows down biological aging and preserves memory?

Celebrity wellness influencers like Dr. Rhonda Patrick claim that the COSMOS study found Centrum Silver improved memory and slashed aging by 4 months over 2 years.

Impressive indeed.

Unfortunately, a closer look at the data dampens my enthusiasm. The aging component of the study examined only 958 people and found benefit in only 2 of the 5 biological clocks tested. The benefit they did find was tiny and occurred only after 2 years of use.

They tested so many outcomes that these small improvements may be due to chance alone.

Multivitamin users did slightly better on memory and cognitive tests. Still, there was no difference in executive function or rates of cardiovascular disease or cancer.

Having said this, I still take a daily MVI. Why not?

04/15/2026

Why do we keep working?
For many, the answer is obvious: Income. However, that's not the only reason.

Among the UHNW clients and family offices I support, I've found that FEAR is a primary driver of folks' continued work and delayed retirement.

People wonder:
- Will I still matter after retirement?
- Will I be bored?
- What will happen to all my work friends?

Fear of boredom or losing work friendships isn't a great reason to stay in a career you no longer enjoy. In my concierge lifestyle medicine practice, I encourage all my middle-aged patients to consider what they'd like to do in their next chapter. Many dream of reconnecting with friends, traveling, learning new skills, volunteering, or starting a charity. In any case, exercise plays a key role in keeping us healthy with age.

What are your plans for retirement?

04/12/2026

As a family office chief wellness officer (CWO) and international Keynote speaker, I’m used to traveling to big events to give talks.

But this time, it hits different. My parents invited me to give a presentation on longevity to their social group.  It’s a gathering of 25 of their friends at a nearby Chinese restaurant. 

I know this will be a fun talk in a friendly environment, but the preparation is totally different than my usual. We have folks from various backgrounds and social economic statuses, and a large age range.

It’s also high pressure, because I wanna look good for my parents! Wish me luck…

04/10/2026

I’m happy to share that I am practicing what I preach. As a family office longevity physician, I’m constantly encouraging people to be social and develop friendships.

So this morning, I’m enjoying brunch and some business meetings at the Buckhead Club in Atlanta. It feels good to be out, about, and in the morning sunshine

How do you like to be social? 

04/09/2026

Should older adults use statins for heart health? Do statins increase the risk of diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease? Dr. Gregory Charlop shares the results of an important new health study.

Atlanta's top concierge longevity doctor reveals the truth about statins and the elderly. Learn the health benefits and risks.

04/09/2026

Should people over age 80 use statins? The answer is increasingly: YES.
A recent study found that patients over 80 on statins had a one-third reduction in mortality.

Perhaps more telling, people who stopped their statins appeared to have a 1/3 greater risk of coronary events than those who continued taking the medication.

More good news: the statin group didn’t show increased adverse events.

In my view, aside from exercise, you won't find many health interventions that yield those impressive results in the elderly.

Important note. This was an observational study. Therefore, we cannot conclusively prove that statins caused the benefits seen here. However, this paper adds to growing evidence that statins are useful for at-risk older adults.

Dr. Gregory Charlop here. As the Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) for family offices, heart health is a prime topic. We use lifestyle medicine (which combines exercise, sleep, nutrition, deep social relationships, and select medications) to help our principals be healthier, happier, and more energetic.

04/07/2026

Dentists, are you ready for retirement? Do you have a plan to stay active and engaged? How will you avoid boredom? Will you be happy? How will you stay healthy and strong?

Dr. Gregory Charlop here with Buckhead Longevity. Dentists and oral maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS) needlessly delay retirement because they don't know what to do next. Even worse, many DDSs retire and feel lonely and without purpose.

The time to start planning is now. Start thinking of your next great adventure. Reach out to friends, family, and neighbors. Exercise.

I'm excited to hear your next steps. What would you like to do in retirement?

04/07/2026

Seeking longevity? Forget risky and unproven biohacks. Stick with proven, common-sense solutions. Here's a tip I give my family office and concierge medicine patients: Use a calendar and rotate through various veggies.

Why?

🦠 Veggie variety encourages a diverse microbiome (which you want)
🥦 Certain veggies have anti-cancer compounds (like sulforaphane) that are hard to find anywhere else
🩸 Mix and match veggies to cover your bases with vitamins and minerals (complete nutrition)
😋 Who knows? You may find a new veggie you love!

Veggies with unique health benefits you should bring to your table:
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, sweet potato (try the purple ones!), kale, mushrooms, asparagus, avocado, and broccoli microgreens.

Which veggies are your favorites?

04/05/2026

Family offices focusing exclusively on investment advice, tax planning, and portfolio management will be replaced by Artificial Intelligence.

To survive and thrive in the AI era, Dr. Gregory Charlop recommends becoming a holistic family office.

Holistic family offices are one-stop shops for affluent principals, focusing on meaningful relationships, lifestyle, burnout, wellness, longevity, and travel.

Be irreplaceable.

https://www.gregorycharlopmd.com/holistic-family-offices

Family offices: Survive and Thrive in the AI era by being holistic. Be a one-stop shop for affluent clients with meaningful relationships, lifestyle design, wellness, burnout prevention, travel, and longevity.

04/02/2026

There is a concierge longevity and lifestyle medicine service to help dentists and oral maxillofacial surgeons. Buckhead Longevity helps middle-aged and retired dentists in Atlanta, Buckhead, and Alpharetta feel healthier and happier.

https://www.buckheadlongevity.com/blog/retirement-for-dentists-how-to-stay-healthy-happy-in-middle-age

Buckhead Longevity helps dentists and oral maxillofacial surgeons with burnout, wellness, and happiness in middle age and retirement

04/02/2026

So proud of NASA and our brave astronauts. Congratulations on a successful Artemis launch to the moon! You are inspiring the next generation of dreamers and space explorers.

And thanks to Huntsville, Alabama, Houston, and Florida for making this possible. 🫡