5 Possible Biomarkers for Longevity
Are there biomarkers that can predict how long you’ll live? Here are five potential candidates that are linked to aging and mortality risk.
April 29, 2018
Tag: longevity
Is a Brisk Walking Speed a Marker of Health?
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.
December 10, 2017
Is Being Aerobically Fit Key to Longevity?
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.
October 1, 2017
Why Strength Training Can Add Muscle Mass and Years to Your Life
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?
July 23, 2017
Why You Don’t Have to Go “All Out” With Your Diet to Live Longer
Have you tried to make drastic changes to your diet and found they were unsustainable?
July 23, 2017
Longevity: Is There a Limit to How Long We Can Live?
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.
July 2, 2017
Eating for Longevity: What are the Best Eating Practices for Living Longer?
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.
February 12, 2017
Resting Heart Rate, Exercise, and Risk of Dying
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.
June 19, 2016
Longevity Benefits of Strength Training
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.
May 1, 2016
Have the Japanese Found the Secret to Longevity?
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.
April 10, 2016
Is Having a Fast Metabolism Really Ideal for Health?
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.
March 27, 2016
For Health and Longevity, Every Movement Counts
If you do a structured workout most days of the week, that’s a good thing! Yet even a structured workout can’t make up for another problem that too many people have – sedentary behavior. Find out why lack of movement throughout the day is so harmful to your health and longevity.
March 6, 2016