Lifestyle

None of us like to be reminded about the physical and mental decline that comes with aging, but it’s not all bad news.

One very damaging health issue that can have dangerous results actually gets better as you age instead of worse. I’m talking about your response to stress.

Let’s take a closer look…

You frequently hear news reports about how daily stress can negatively impact people’s lives, from physical health to mental and emotional well-being, but few people are aware of just how serious stress can be.

Daily pressures that come from work, paying the bills, taking care of family and more, overwhelm […]

You, like most of your health-conscious friends, would probably do everything in your power to give up smoking because you know it’s a life shortening activity.

Yet there’s a danger that comes from another bad habit that’s not well known. It’s not something people do, it something people don’t do…

I’m talking about exercising to maintain muscle strength.

Non-exercisers could claim there’s nothing to directly link muscle weakness with biological aging. But that’s not true. Scientists have discovered more new research that links weak muscles to faster aging.

The Weak Muscle Link to Aging 

An abundance of evidence links muscular weakness – as determined […]

It’s no surprise that smoking and drug abuse are two examples of behaviors that speed up the aging process. Certain illnesses do the same.

Now, new research has uncovered a largely ignored aspect of health that, according to scientists, can speed up aging even more dramatically than serious diseases, drug abuse and smoking.

Here’s how to know if you’re at risk…

Before you can assess this new, oft-forgotten factor you must know more about your personal biological age…

Biological age refers to underlying aging processes at the biological level. According to scientists you should pay close attention because your biological age can tell you […]

If you think of yourself as “over the hill” or believe “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, you may be hastening your own demise.

That’s because the link between beliefs surrounding aging and actual longevity is very well established. But there’s good news. According to a new study, even if you currently have a negative attitude about the way your body is aging, it’s never too late to start thinking positively and add years to your life.

Western society is bombarded with negative stereotypes regarding aging. Elderly people are depicted as grumpy, old fashioned, set in their ways, even a […]

Around here, we are keen on stacking the longevity deck in your favor. And fortunately, many dedicated scientists worldwide share our zeal for healthy aging. From what to eat, to how to exercise, to understanding the role genetics play in longevity, the research is coming out fast and furious world-wide.

Now, a recent study published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity reveals new findings that are giving fresh hope to anyone who fears they’re losing the longevity lottery.¹

You’ve no doubt read in this newsletter some of the scientific evidence showing that low physical activity and greater time sitting are […]

New research from the University of Oxford reinforces what we’ve long believed: Drinking isn’t good for you.¹ But how much is too much?

Let’s take a closer look at the effects alcohol has on the way your body ages…

These most recent findings are based on the largest ever study on the impacts of alcohol on our DNA and the tiny DNA endcaps that shorten with aging, called telomeres.

The study relied on data from the massive UK Biobank, analyzing 245,000 people aged 40 to 69 years. Three percent of participants were categorized as “never drinkers” and four percent “previous drinkers,” while the […]

Fall is here. And while you’re probably ready for brisk air and changing leaves, the autumn season is the gateway to the dreary, shorter winter days – making it harder for those living in some areas to get out and about.

Thankfully, a new study shows a “virtual” trick that can help you stay active and social this fall and winter, without setting foot outside your front door.

Even better? Researchers say it can lower your risk of strokes, heart disease, cognitive decline, and even early death, especially if you’re a senior.

I’m talking about […]

It’s said that money can’t buy you happiness. That’s certainly true. But there’s something money can buy, apparently. According to researchers wealth can buy you a longer life.

Read on to find out just how much wealth researchers say you’ll need to accumulate to extend your lifespan.

The new study, conducted by researchers at Northwestern University, is not the first to examine if money is tied to lifespan.

For instance, a previous study found an increased risk of death among retired stockholders when their wealth was reduced after a sizable fall in the value of their holdings.

Other studies have found that accumulated wealth […]

While longevity is a goal for many, others are concerned about living too long and enduring any suffering that might come with it.

For example, the popular British singer and TV presenter, Cilla Black, said in 2010 when she was 67, that she didn’t want to live beyond the age of 75.

Four years later, the acclaimed oncologist, bioethicist and former advisor to President Obama, Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel, then aged 57, echoed her words, writing that “75 years is all I want to live.”

Their comments beg the question, is there a good age to die?

Researchers at the University of Kansas explored […]

Recently we wrote about new research suggesting that one day it may be possible for the average human to live to 120 or even 150 years of age—nearly doubling the average human lifespan in the developed world.

While these scientists say it’s only a matter of time before modern medicine has advancements to dramatically slow the aging process and allow our life spans to nearly double, other anti-aging scientists believe it’s all pie-in-the-sky.

Let’s take a look at the research that has the pessimists convinced that aging cannot be dramatically slowed and that the human life span has a limit.

A major new […]