Is it more important to be lean or fit in terms of longevity? Does being physically fit matter more than how much body fat you carry? Find out what research shows about this issue.
Are there biomarkers that can predict how long you’ll live? Here are five potential candidates that are linked to aging and mortality risk.
Do you naturally walk at a fast pace? How fast you walk may say something about your health and your risk of dying. Here’s what science says about longevity, health, and walking speed.
Being aerobically fit is helpful if you’re an athlete but can it also help you live a longer life? Find out what research shows about exercise, aerobic capacity, and longevity.
We know that aerobic exercise is linked with greater cardiovascular fitness and that, in turn, is linked with lower mortality. But what about strength training? Can lifting weights and building muscle mass help you live longer?
Have you tried to make drastic changes to your diet and found they were unsustainable?
Have we reached the upper limit of longevity or IS there really a limit? Is it possible that at some point in the future humans can live indefinitely? Find out what new research shows.
Can what you eat impact your life span? If so, what’s the best way to eat for longevity? Read on and discover what the maximum human lifespan is projected to be and what eating plans could help you get there.
If you were to ask a health professional what a normal resting heart rate is they’d tell you between 60 and 100. Yet, having a heart rate at the upper end of this range has a surprising health risk. Find out what a high-normal heart rate says about health and longevity.
You often hear that aerobic exercise is heart healthy and may prolong life. No doubt about it, aerobic exercise is beneficial. Yet, more recent research shows strength training may have longevity benefits as well. Find out why.
Who doesn’t want to live a long and healthy life? The Japanese have a longer life expectancy than people in Western countries. A new study suggests the diet they eat is a factor. Discover healthy eating tips you can borrow from the Japanese.
Have you ever bemoaned the fact that you don’t have a super fast metabolism? While it may sound like a benefit to be able to eat more of what you want without gaining weight, having a souped-up metabolism may actually be detrimental from a health standpoint. Find out why.
