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“Would rather be dead”: Matt Walsh reacts after Bryan Johnson explains why he makes use of an umbrella even when UV ranges are low & it’s not raining

Matt Walsh recently reacted after Bryan Johnson explained why he used an umbrella even when it is not raining, and UV levels appear low. On May 26, 2026, Walsh reposted a video of Johnson discussing his reasoning behind carrying a UV-protective umbrella outdoors.

“I would rather be dead than live my life like this,” Walsh wrote in the caption of his repost, mocking Johnson’s highly regimented anti-aging lifestyle.

Bryan Johnson has become widely known online for his controversial biohacking routines and extreme attempts to “cheat death” through longevity-focused experiments.

Over the years, he has drawn attention for practices such as monitoring his nighttime erections as part of his health metrics and previously undergoing plasma-related treatments involving his son before later discontinuing them.

The aforementioned viral clip that sparked Walsh’s reaction came from Johnson’s recent appearance at the Enhanced Games, a controversial sporting competition where athletes are permitted to use substances banned in traditional sports.

While speaking at the event in Las Vegas, where temperatures reportedly reached 95 degrees Fahrenheit, Johnson explained why he still relied on a UV umbrella despite the sunny weather.

“90 per cent of visible skin aging is from the Sun. So this is a UV umbrella protecting me from the Sun,” Johnson said while holding the umbrella during the appearance.


Bryan Johnson reveals all 41 longevity hacks after spending millions chasing anti-aging

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Bryan Johnson recently shared what he described as the ultimate guide to longevity after reportedly spending millions of dollars pursuing anti-aging treatments and health optimization.

In an X post shared on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the tech entrepreneur introduced the advice as a distilled version of everything he had learned through his intensive health experiments.

“This is it. Everything learned spending millions on longevity. From: Your Immortal Unc and Auntie. To: Our Immortal nieces and nephews…Start here, it will change your life,” Bryan Johnson wrote.

This is it. Everything learned spending millions on longevity. From: Your Immortal Unc and Auntie. To: Our Immortal nieces and nephews. 0. Sleep is the world’s most powerful drug.1. Be in your bed for 8 hours 2. Same bedtime every night, any time before midnight 3. Don’t eat right before bed 4. Calm foods for dinner 5. No screens 1 hour before bed 6. Avoid added sugar (be aware it’s in everything) 7. Avoid all things in an American convenience store 8. Avoid fried foods9. Shoes off at the door10. Eat whole foods, particularly veggies fruits nuts legumes berries 11. Walk a little after meals or air squats 12. Get your heart rate high routinely 13. Lift heavy things 14. Stretch daily 15. Water pik, floss, brush, tongue scrape, morning and night 16. Make an effort to drink water 17. Get sunlight when you wake up (UV is low) 18. Protect skin in midday sun19. Stand up straight 20. See at least one friend once a week 21. Avoid plastic where you can (in all things) 22. Circulate air in rooms 23. When stressed, breathe, learn to calm your body 24. Go to the dentist 25. Avoid sitting for long times 26. Protect your hearing, the world is too loud 27. Alcohol is bad for you28. Finish coffee before noon29. Avoid bright lights after sunset 30. If obese, look into a GLP31. Sleep in a cold room 32. Texting while driving is dangerous 33. Turn off all notifications34. Limit social media use 35. Don’t smoke anything 36. If you struggle to sleep, read a physical book before bed 37. 1 hour before bed have a calm wind down routine: bath, read, light walk, listen to music 38. The body is a clock and loves routine. Have a daily morning and evening schedule. 39. Avoid long distance travel where you can40. Baby steps first: incorporate new things slowly 41. Do less… most things don’t work. Bonus points if you get your blood checked. Start here, it will change your life.

Bryan Johnson then laid out 41 recommendations focused largely on improving sleep, diet, exercise, stress management, and daily routines. Many of the suggestions were surprisingly simple and low-cost despite his reputation for following an expensive anti-aging regimen.

His advice included getting “eight hours of sleep”, maintaining a “consistent bedtime” before midnight, avoiding eating close to bedtime, staying away from fried foods and added sugar, and drinking more water.

It also included getting sunlight in the morning, protecting the skin during midday sun exposure, exercising regularly, lifting weights, stretching daily, limiting social media use, and avoiding smoking or alcohol.

The list also emphasized habits such as “shoes off at the door,” “walk a little after meals,” “avoid plastic where you can,” “turn off all notifications,” “protect your hearing,” “sleep in a cold room,” and maintaining structured morning and evening routines because “the body is a clock and loves routine.”

Bryan Johnson further advised people to “do less,” noting that “most things don’t work,” while also encouraging gradual lifestyle changes through “baby steps first.” He concluded the post by adding:

“Bonus points if you get your blood checked,” he added.


The 48-year-old entrepreneur currently follows a highly publicized $2 million-a-year anti-aging program known as Project Blueprint. According to Johnson and his medical team, the regimen reportedly helped restore aspects of his body to much younger biological markers, including improving his heart, skin and lung capacity.

Over the years, he has also experimented with more unconventional approaches in his pursuit of slowing aging, including testing the effects of a near-heroic dose of psilocybin mushrooms.