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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you’re going through menopause, chances are you’re noticing several changes in your body. According to nutritionist Faye James, small dietary tweaks can make a [...]
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 [...]