Longevity
Baby Boomers: Not the ‘Healthiest Generation’
Every generation likes to think it’s healthier than the one that came before, but baby boomers can’t make that claim.
In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers found that a sample of the baby boom …
Could A Dopamine Gene Be the Answer to a Longer Life?
A gene linked to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and addiction might also help you live to be 100.
Do Eunuchs Really Live Longer?
A historical study of castrated men in Korea finds that they outlived their peers by a wide margin
Want to Live Longer? Don’t Try Caloric Restriction
The latest research on caloric restrictions shows that near-starvation diets may not be the Fountain of Youth
Being Fit in Middle Age Can Lower Risk of Disease Later in Life
Working out in middle age can result in fewer chronic diseases, including heart problems, diabetes, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer
Get Up! Sitting Less Can Add Years to Your Life
Whether you exercise every day or not, you still need to cut down the time you spend sitting in a chair
Kids of Older Fathers and Grandfathers May Inherit Longevity
If your grandfather was old when he had your father, and your father in turn waited before having you, you may have inherited some life-extending perks.
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Life Expectancy: Another Way New Yorkers Are Better
New Yorkers aren’t exactly known for their zen, health-promoting lifestyles, but new data show that life expectancy for city residents now surpasses the rest of the U.S. How did that happen?
Study: Injecting Young Blood Rejuvenates Old Brains
It sounds like something out of a vampire tale, but introducing young blood to old brains triggers the growth of new brain cells, at least in mice, researchers reported last fall.
Why American Presidents (and Some Oscar Winners) Live Longer
American presidents seem to age before our eyes. But the common belief that high-office stress grays our leaders faster than usual — possibly even hastening death — may be a myth, new research finds. In fact, the majority of …
How a Compound in Red Wine Does the Body Good
You may be less interested to learn why red wine is good for you than to simply know that it is. But if you’re curious, researchers have now completed the most comprehensive study to date on the health effects of an ingredient in …
