What Do Centenarians Have in Common?
A new study has investigated what may be unique about people who live to be 100 years old and beyond. The study’s authors were looking for differences in body function [...]
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What Are the Best Habits for Longevity?
Americans are optimistic about their longevity. A recent survey by MDVIP — a national network of primary care doctors focused on preventive medicine — and Ipsos found [...]
Is Maintaining Your Weight the Key to Longevity?
Older women looking to extend their lifespan to the age of 90 or beyond should focus on maintaining a stable weight. A recent multi-institutional study found that older [...]
Is Food the Fountain of Youth?
Scientists and doctors agree that the secret to a long life may be in your genes, but that good habits make a big difference. Exercise, a healthy diet, staying active and [...]
What Can You Do to Reduce Your Biological Age?
Steve Horvath figured out how to calculate a biological age way before anyone cared. In 2011, Horvath, then a genetics professor at UCLA, published pioneering [...]
Can Better Grip Strength Boost Longevity?
As we age, a firm handshake implies far more than confidence. A strong grip is a great proxy for longevity. Feeble handgrip strength has been shown to be a better predictor [...]
Boost Longevity With Just 4,000 Steps a Day!
As nice as it would be to hit 10,000 steps per day, a well-known (and well-intentioned) daily activity goal for optimal health, there are many days when even half that [...]
Why is Alzheimer’s More Common in Some States?
Seniors living in the East and Southeast regions of the United States are most likely to have Alzheimer’s disease, according to new data shared at the Alzheimer’s [...]
What’s the Best Way to Lose Weight Fast After 30?
Losing weight is no easy feat, and it can require more time and intention after 30. Although studies show that your metabolism doesn’t significantly [...]
Is a Firm Grip the Key to Longevity?
Despite being an insufferable fitness freak ‒ forever clad in Sweaty Betty and checking my health tracker ‒ until recently I’d never heard about the concept of grip [...]
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