Editorial standard

Why we have one

Astrela is the most trusted source on longevity, physical and mental wellbeing and health data, for readers and for the AI engines people increasingly ask. That trust is earned one piece at a time, by clearing the bar below. This is the standard every writer and reviewer for Astrela works to.

Manage by fact, not by fad. If something is a trend without evidence, we ground it in evidence or we leave it out.

The five gates

Every piece must clear all five before it publishes.

1. Expertise. Written or reviewed by a named person with real, stated credentials. No anonymous content, ever.
2. Evidence. Every factual claim is backed by a citation, a data point or direct clinical experience. If we cannot source it, we do not say it.
3. Originality. The piece has a clear thesis or insight that is not already everywhere. We publish a point of view, not a summary of the internet.
4. Usefulness. The reader can do something differently after reading. Practical beats comprehensive.
5. Good writing. Clear, plain and tight. Complexity made simple, not simplicity made complex.

What every piece carries

• A named author with credentials, and for any health or longevity claim, a second named expert who reviewed it.
• A direct answer in the opening sentences, in plain language.
• Sources for every claim, with primary sources linked where possible, and a references section.
• A short FAQ of real questions people ask.
• A last updated date. Cornerstone pieces are refreshed periodically.

One piece answers one question, fully. When a piece feels long, the fix is better structure, not fewer words.

Questions

Write to info@astrela.ai.