The Highlander Glossary
The Common Terms of the Highlands
Highlanders use various terminology to shortcut discussion about how to live smarter and stronger for longer. The following are key terms.
Healthspan: The amount of time one lives without major health complications.
Highlander: A person committed to defying age through the principles and programming of the The Highlander Substack.
Longevity: The standard practice of attempting to extend life span.
The Majors: The five interconnected pillars of The Highlander Program: Exercise, Sleep, Nutrition, Mental Power, Life Enhancing Drugs.
Practitioner: A Highlander taking action in accordance with The Majors.
Strongevity: A longevity practice focused on physical and mental improvement with age, not just extension of life or health.
Theorist: Longevity influencers that do not appear to practice the common sense tenets of The Majors. Often includes “biohackers.”
Three Strikes Diet (TSD): The standard diet of The Highlander that limits commonly accepted “bad” foods with an approach practical for lifelong adherence.
