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.

Dentists Reveal: How to Take Good Care of Your Teeth

Most people believe they know how to brush and care for their teeth, but according to some of the leading dental experts, we’re not...

The World’s Oldest Doctor Shares His Best Advice for a Long Life

How do you live a long, healthy, and meaningful life? National Geographic asked Dr. Howard Tucker, the world’s oldest practicing physician at 103 years...

These Activities Keep the Brain Young Throughout Life

No matter your age, there are plenty of things you can do to keep your brain active and healthy.Research shows that mental stimulation...

The B vitamin breakdown: What each one does and why it matters

They’re tiny, but they do big things. B vitamins play critical roles in everything from energy production to brain health. While most people get...

How to live to 100, according to one of Scandinavia’s top aging researchers

How do you live to 100 — and still enjoy a good life? After 15 years of research, aging scientist Karin Modig has identified...

‘Superagers’ share this one surprising personality trait

Some people over the age of 80 manage to keep the memory and sharpness of someone decades younger. New research reveals what sets these...