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.

Study examines the health effects of eating peanut butter daily

A daily spoonful of peanut butter may quietly strengthen your muscles, heart, and energy — as long as you keep it natural and in moderation.

The science of skin spots: What’s harmless and what’s not

Scientists explain how to tell the difference between freckles, age spots, and moles — and when a skin change could signal something more serious.

Two cups of coffee a day can support your liver function

Two cups of coffee could protect one of your body’s most vital organs, and make a real difference to your long-term health.

A 15-minute walk could be the key to a healthier heart

A new study suggests that walking for a longer stretch at once could do more for your heart than spreading short walks throughout the day.

Eat pomegranate for a stronger heart and a healthier body

Pomegranate has been valued for centuries, yet only recently have scientists begun to uncover the full extent of its health potential.

New research: An injection may help slow the aging process

A scientist in California may have found a way to slow down aging or even turn it back.