Tips for a Long Life

New research: These habits may affect your biological aging

Aging cannot be avoided, but various habits and treatments may influence the biological processes that occur as we get older.A new study published in Nature Medicine examined how factors...

5 healthy diets each add years to your life, even if your genes work against you

A study of more than 100,000 adults finds five well-known eating patterns each buy real extra years.

More than 100,000 people in Japan are over 100 – three traditions may help explain why

Researchers believe that both living conditions in Japan and certain Japanese customs may help explain the trend.

Diet with regular exercise may cut your death risk after 65

A new study of 6,468 older adults links the combination to a 27 percent lower mortality risk.

Physical abilities linked to a longer life after 65

A study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that a number of simple physical tests may provide insight...

New research: These habits may affect your biological aging

Aging cannot be avoided, but various habits and treatments may influence the biological processes that occur as we get older.A new study published in Nature Medicine examined how factors...

5 healthy diets each add years to your life, even if your genes work against you

A study of more than 100,000 adults finds five well-known eating patterns each buy real extra years.

More than 100,000 people in Japan are over 100 – three traditions may help explain why

Researchers believe that both living conditions in Japan and certain Japanese customs may help explain the trend.

Diet with regular exercise may cut your death risk after 65

A new study of 6,468 older adults links the combination to a 27 percent lower mortality risk.

This is why so many Brazilians are living past 100

In Brazil, more people are reaching a very old age than expected. This has prompted researchers to investigate the reasons behind the trend.

30 minutes less in the chair can extend life, new research shows

New research suggests that very small changes in everyday life can have a greater impact than many people realize.

These choices in your 20s and 30s may shape your health for the rest of your life

Research suggests that decisions made early in adulthood have a significant impact on health later in life.

Elon Musk believes death is a design problem – and it can be fixed

Elon Musk is best known for space rockets, electric cars, and artificial intelligence. In a recent interview, he also shared his thoughts on the human lifespan.

Less than seven hours of sleep linked to shorter lifespan

Many health recommendations focus on diet and exercise. New research, however, suggests that sleep plays a greater role than previously assumed.

Experts point to salt as an overlooked cause of high blood pressure

Even when people with high blood pressure follow their doctor’s advice, salt is often overlooked, and their blood pressure remains elevated.