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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 [...]

A new field is emerging that looks at meal timing and its influence on health. It’s called chrono-nutrition. The latest study in the field examined whether the timing of breakfast has an impact on human longevity. The researchers found that, yes, the timing of breakfast [...]

Longevity scientist Dr. Daniel Promislow had a eureka moment in 2007 while looking at the cover of a magazine. It pictured a Great Dane next to a chihuahua and discussed how a single gene accounts for the huge variation in size. Since it’s well-known that [...]

Researchers at Louisiana State University (LSU) say they've uncovered evidence that an herbal extract could potentially help us live much, much longer lives if we started taking it while we were young. Furthermore, their tests show that older folks taking it could still possibly extend [...]

In the Bible, Proverbs 17:22 says, “A merry heart is good medicine.” And there’s plenty of anecdotal evidence and scientific research to support this Biblical view. Until recently, researchers hadn’t confirmed scientifically how laughter affects the health of seniors and whether everyday laughter could really [...]

As most people seem to know, just about any type of exercise can improve your life expectancy and overall health. But now, researchers in Kansas say they know exactly which exercises consistently offer the greatest improvements in longevity. To analyze how exercise can extend life, [...]

Stress abounds in today’s world. Some people liken our busy modern lifestyle to a rat race or a daily grind. But instead of burdening you with stress, partaking in one daily grind can relieve it. I’m talking about drinking coffee. If you love coffee then [...]

Replacing a "typical Western diet" with a healthy "optimized diet" can add years to your life at any age, even in your sunset years, a major new study reveals. This will be challenging for many, however. It means giving up red and processed meat, and [...]

Unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD), better known as hydraulic fracturing or fracking, has expanded dramatically around the world over the last 20 years. In parallel, so have concerns over its health impact on people living nearby. These come from air, water, and soil pollution, [...]

Usually, when we think about using exercise to fight aging, we focus on how exercise strengthens our muscle tissue and helps reduce body fat. But, along with helping to trim your waistline, researchers have now found that exercise not only helps eliminate fat but changes [...]

Exercise is the secret for avoiding heart disease as you age. But how much exercise do you need in your later years? In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers in Italy claim to have found the answer. Researchers looked at data from a study involving 3,099 Italians, [...]