Category: longevity

Sir Walter Scott wrote about the tangled webs we weave when we begin to deceive. Just look at the endless parade of politicians and famous sports figures who have gotten tangled up in their lies. But research shows that lies affect more than our reputation — they can even affect our health and longevity. "Research… Continue reading The Truth About Lies and Longevity – Longevity Center – Everyday Health

Everyone wants to live longer, but we may not necessarily be doing what we should to ensure a long and healthy life. Now a new study out of Harvard University suggests that if American adults adopt five key healthy habits in their day-to-day lives, they can increase their life expectancy by more than a decade.… Continue reading These 5 Healthy Habits Can Add More Than a Decade to Your Life

Can restricting calories slow biological aging and help healthy adults live longer? A first-of-its-kind trial in humans suggests that it might. The landmark study, published on February 9 in the journal Nature Aging, found that a two-year intervention that required participants to cut 25 percent of their daily calories slowed the pace of aging by… Continue reading Calorie Restriction Could Help You Live Longer

People who hate the gym but still want to reap the many potential health rewards of high-intensity workouts may be in luck. A new study suggests that the type of activity bursts many of us get while going about our days — like running to catch a bus or racing up the stairs at work… Continue reading Quick Bursts of Intense Physical Activity May Help You Live Longer

The old adage “use it or lose it” applies not only to our physical health but also to our cognitive health. We know that regular physical exercise is important, especially as we get older and want to reduce our risk of developing diseases and other health issues associated with aging. For instance, strength exercises can… Continue reading 10 Brain Exercises to Help Boost Memory

Surrounding yourself with people who help you feel good about your life may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about ways to lengthen your lifespan. But a new study suggests focusing on happiness and social connections may be one great way to boost longevity. For the study, researchers examined… Continue reading Loneliness and Unhappiness May Age You More Than Smoking

Can building our muscles help us live longer? According to new research, the answer is yes. Investigators found that regularly lifting weights was linked to a lower risk of death from any cause, with the exception of cancer. Their findings were published online on September 27 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. “Older adults… Continue reading Lifting Weights Linked With Living Longer

You may reach for a glass of red wine when unwinding after a long day, treating yourself to a steak, or dining alfresco at an Italian restaurant. And though in the past that glass may have been considered a boon to your health — especially when it comes to your heart — experts say that… Continue reading Is Red Wine Actually Good for You? Here’s What the Research Suggests

One out of four older adults will fall this year, but fewer than half of them will talk with their doctors about it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Per the CDC, falls are the No. 1 cause of injuries in adults over 65, resulting in hip fractures, cuts, and even serious head… Continue reading How to Prevent Falls at Home

A long, healthy life is the goal for many Americans, but according to a study published in September 2022 in BMJ, the average life expectancy in the United States fell from 78.8 years in 2019 to 76.1 in 2021, marking the steepest two-year decline in a century. Research shows that the risk of many chronic diseases… Continue reading 8 Everyday Health and Wellness Habits Linked With a Longer Life