Try This: 4 Big Shares for the Week

I’ve got some really fun shares for you this week. High level: 

1. Should you take a multivitamin? Let’s talk about it. 

2. Here’s a hack to get rid of hiccups. (I’ll definitely be trying it!) 

3. Want to support longevity? Here’s a habit you might want to pick up. 

4. People who did THIS are aging slower. 🤔

Let’s get into it.

Number 1: Is Your Multivitamin Doing Anything?

If you’re a long-term user of—or have ever considered taking—multivitamins, you might have wondered, “Is this actually doing anything?” 

While it is true that we do need more research, there is already pretty strong evidence to show why a multivitamin is a long-term insurance policy most of us should invest in. I love this breakdown from Dr. William Wallace about what the studies say when it comes to taking a daily multivitamin.

As you can see here, there is some strong support in favor of taking a multivitamin/mineral, including cardiovascular protection, improved immunity, lower stress and anxiety, and more. 

One of the biggest studies looking at the effects of multivitamins on health is the COSMOS trial, which another one of my favorite experts (Dr. Rhonda Patrick) also often references. Research is showing promising benefits for brain health and more. Even though many will say long-term evidence is mixed or we need more proof that vitamins don’t create anything more than expensive pee, I feel good about taking a multi after seeing evidence like this.

Number 2: How to Stop Hiccups

Hiccups are annoying! Here’s a way to stop them from Andrew Huberman.

I’ve been doing a version of this for years myself, and it works like 70% of the time. Worth a shot!

Number 3: Trying to Improve Your Health? Start Reading.

This one is for all the book lovers!

A big study of over 3,600 older adults tracked reading habits for 12 years and found something striking: people who read books lived longer than those who didn’t read books or who only read newspapers or magazines. Even light book‑reading (about half an hour a day) was enough to lower the risk of death over the study period.

What’s going on? The researchers suggest that it’s not just any reading—book reading seems to engage deep thinking, imagination, empathy, and mental focus in a way that newspapers and magazines don’t. This kind of immersive reading may help keep your brain sharper, calm stress, and support emotional health, which all adds up over time. 

What’s even cooler: across genders, education levels, and health statuses, the benefits held up. So whether you’re a retiree, a busy parent, or somewhere in between, adding books to your life could be super beneficial.

Number 4: Here’s a Strong Case for Learning a New Language.

This is another fun share: a win for bilingual folks and evidence to push you to learn that new language if you’ve been thinking about it.

A new large-scale study of over 86,000 people across Europe found that people who speak more than one language show signs of slower biological aging compared with monolinguals. The researchers used a “biobehavioral aging clock,” a tool that estimates how fast your body is aging based on things like health markers, sleep, activity, cognition, and more.

Here’s the surprise: even after accounting for variables like education, social background, lifestyle, and physical health, the multilingual folks still tended to “look younger” on a cellular/ functional level. In other words, juggling more than one language seems to train parts of your brain and behavior in ways that translate to broader, systemic resilience as you age.

This could be a hobby that’s not only fun but could also support healthy aging! Who’s going to learn a new language in 2026!? 

See you next week for more shares. 

Here’s to your health, 

Dhru Purohit