Tag: longevity

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.

How many steps per day should you take? The number varies by age

The famous 10,000-step goal is a marketing slogan, not a health rule.

What makes intermittent fasting extend your life may not be the fasting at all

The active ingredient may sit on the other side of the meal.

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.

What your resting heart rate reveals about your risk of dying early

A single number on your smartwatch may say more about your longevity than you think.