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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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 [...]
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 [...]
What’s the Trick to Beating Menopausal Weight Gain?
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 [...]
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