Tips for a Long Life

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...

Could your birth month affect how long you live? Here is what the data shows

Five large studies keep finding the same pattern between birth month and adult lifespan.

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...

Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds? The answer predicts your risk of dying in the next 7 years

A new study of more than 13,000 older adults finds balance is a striking survival signal.

Nearly half of adults over 65 are actually getting sharper and stronger, not weaker

A 12-year Yale study of 11,000 older adults flips the usual story on its head.

Your cells age faster with these habits – and some of the damage may be reversible

A new 2025 study ties five everyday habits to how fast your cells appear to age.

Women who use a sauna regularly may get the same heart benefits as men

Most of the famous sauna heart research followed men. A mixed-sex cohort tells a different story.

A daily cup of beans may be the simplest longevity habit you are overlooking

Research from the world's longest-lived communities points to one humble food.

Scientists uncover new clue in the fight against aging

Scientists believe an unusual animal could hold valuable clues to healthier aging.