Good health and lifestyle habits may help you live longer – but do they reduce your risk of disability? Find out what a new study shows about health habits and disability risk. You’ll discover three habits that can keep you functional longer.
What are the secrets to longevity? Why not ask citizens from parts of the world that maintain good health to a ripe old age? Here are some longevity tips from parts of the world where there are lots of centarians.
Is aging a product of oxidative stress and free radicals – or IS it? This article discusses the evidence for and against the free radical theory of aging and the role free radicals play in health, aging and longevity.
When most people think of the benefits of exercise and its impact on longevity, they think of aerobic exercise, but when it comes to diseases of aging and longevity, strength training may be your ticket to better health. Find out why.
You need protein in your diet and there are a variety of ways to get it. There are some compelling reasons to get at least a portion of your protein from fatty fish. According to a new study, it could help to prolong your life.
Who doesn’t want a faster metabolism? Having a speedy metabolism may help you control you weight, but it could work against you from a longevity standpoint. Find out why.
You already know that exercise can improve your body composition and prevent certain health problems – but can it help you live a longer life? Find out what a new study shows about exercise and longevity and how much exercise you need to get the benefits.
Plant-based diets have benefits, but can they actually help you live longer? Here’s what new research shows about plant-based diets and the health and longevity benefits they offer. It also discusses the effect plant-based diets have on body weight.
Exercise can make you look and feel better, but can it increase your lifespan too? Find out whether staying active can add years to your life, and the other benefits you’ll gain from a lifetime exercise plan.
Which affects mortality more, body weight or fitness? A large study recently addressed this issue and came to some interesting conclusions.
By the year 2030 deaths from diabetes and metabolic syndrome worldwide will at least double from today’s troubling numbers.n average diabetic men will lose 11 years of life from their expected longevity and women 17 years!
How long you live may be in your genes – and your telomeres. Telomeres are a portion of DNA at the end of chromosomes. Find out more.
