Can Owning a Dog Help You Live Longer?
n the past year, my parents’ lives have taken a remarkable turn for the better. Both 80, they have found themselves embracing newfound physical and mental vitality, [...]
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Is Pickleball the Key to Longevity?
A recent study including over 90,000 people ages 65 and over found that having a hobby is linked with not only fewer depressive symptoms but also higher levels of happiness, [...]
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 [...]
Can Short Bursts of Activity Lengthen Your Life?
Good news for couch potatoes — bursts of activity as short as one to three minutes in duration can prompt a steep decrease in the risk of heart attack, stroke and early [...]
What Are the Must-have Minerals for Longevity?
The quest for longevity has always been a central human aspiration. As we navigate the complexities of modern life, the role of essential nutrients, specifically vitamins and [...]
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 [...]
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