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LED lights, like the kind in cell phones and lighting fixtures, have revolutionized the way we live our lives. They're brighter, cheaper, use less energy, and last longer than traditional light bulbs. But, when it comes to the effects on aging, these bright LED lights [...]

The first well-controlled study to test whether salt added to your plate leads to premature death has come up with a clear answer. Yes, it does. The lead author suggests leaving the saltshaker in the kitchen cupboard—or getting rid of it permanently— to reap substantial [...]

Remember that last time you indulged in a greasy pizza or gigantic slice of cheesecake? Perhaps you assuaged your guilt by telling yourself that you’d soon be exercising away the negative health effects. Unfortunately, the latest research shows that it doesn’t work that way. A [...]

An international team of researchers believe a new test can reveal a lot about your state of health and your longevity. Best of all, this test couldn’t be easier. I’ve dubbed it the “flamingo test” because it involves nothing more than standing on one leg [...]

From flies and worms to rodents and primates, numerous studies in laboratory animals have shown that calorie restriction extends lifespan. But translating calorie restriction to people over the long-term is all but impossible. However, scientists say there’s another approach that can provide much of the [...]

When researchers recently investigated how our organs interact as we get older and how they influence our longevity, they got a shock. Because when they examined the eyes to see how aging slowed down their performance, the researchers discovered that it wasn’t so much the [...]

Horror movies and books have portrayed the harvesting and transplanting of blood and organs from the youthful to the aged as a means of increasing longevity. Unimaginably, this grisly concept is given some credence by modern science. As a result, one opportunist offered young blood [...]

For years, we’ve heard nothing but bad news about sugar… It will ruin your heart… your brain… and even your waistline. And it’s all true. But I’m here to tell you there’s actually some GOOD news when it comes to sugar and your health. In [...]

It’s easy to dismiss the idea that putting one foot in front of the other could be one of the very best ways to avoid an early grave. Don’t worry, I’m not referring to jogging; merely walking. It seems too easy an activity to provide [...]

There’s a room in your house that holds the key to longer life expectancy and a healthier old age. And chances are it’s a place where your parents and grandparents spent more time than you do. But researchers now say that for your own well-being [...]

When aged 67, the one-time richest man in the world, J. Paul Getty, famously installed a coin-operated pay phone in his mansion for his guests. His miserliness never waned, even with advancing age. But he's the exception that proves the rule because as we non-billionaires [...]

Your mitochondria are the “batteries” that supply power to your cells, and thereby to your body. However, as you age your mitochondria can become damaged or dysfunctional.1 Also, the number of mitochondria available to your cells decreases. Age-related mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to an array [...]

A new scientific discovery could be a dream come true for the one in three Americans who are chronically overweight or obese. That’s because this discovery burns energy, lowers body fat, boosts muscle mass and strength, increases physical activity levels, and reduces inflammation—according to animal [...]

In a process that could revolutionize regenerative medicine, scientists have developed a way to rejuvenate human skin cells. The new technique winds the biological clock back ten times further than previous methods. While still in its infancy, it has exciting implications for restoring youth and [...]

In the search for the keys to living longer, researchers are beginning to make more detailed examinations of what happens in our DNA – our central genetic material – as we get older. The evidence they’re discovering shows that what goes on in those complicated [...]

Losing your vision can send your quality of life into a tailspin. Things like driving to the store, taking your dog for a walk, or even recognizing a loved one’s face can become challenging… and dangerous. Even worse? Your chances of developing a life-changing eye [...]