Aging
Research shows lifestyle is more important than genetics for lifespan and healthspan. Evidence-based ways to slow biological aging that improve daily life right away: more energy, better mood, deeper sleep, sharper focus, better health, and, through clearer thinking and steadier emotions, better relationships.
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Lifting weights boosts brain function
Contrary to the stereotype of weightlifting being associated with brute strength, research shows that regular weight training can improve…
Not smoking, moving regularly, and eating varied foods add the most years to your life
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that non-smoking, regular exercise, and a diverse diet significantly increase the likelihood…
Muscular strength found more crucial than cardio for longevity
Running, aerobic fitness has heart-boosting effects. Weight lifting are associated with lower overall rates of death and negative cardiovascular events. Moderate to vigorous physical activity, 1h+/week, significantly reduces mortality risk.
Learning multiple new skills can produce test scores comparable to adults 30 years younger
Older adults who learn multiple new skills simultaneously can achieve cognitive performance similar to adults 30 years younger. A UC Riverside study found that 3 months of intensive learning improved memory, attention, and cognitive control, with gains maintained up to one year later.
videoEpigenetics lets you control your genes through five simple lifestyle habits
Epigenetics proves your DNA is not your destiny. Learn the 5 lifestyle habits - diet, exercise, stress, pleasure, social bonds - that control your gene expression.
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Vitamin D may help cells age more slowly
Vitamin D may slow cellular aging by preserving telomere length, a new study finds. Learn about the benefits for DNA, proper dosage, and potential risks.
Half-hour strength sessions twice a week are enough to build muscle
Why everyone needs stronger muscles From our 30s onward we gradually lose muscle tissue, a process called sarcopenia. Weaker muscles…
Everyday movement like cleaning or walking makes your brain act four years younger
Everyday movement like cleaning improves cognitive health and processing speed, making your brain act four years younger, a Penn State study finds.
Fitness director: Three simple strength moves can help you stay independent longer
A fitness director who works in a longevity clinic recommends three simple compound exercises for healthy aging: These moves use…
Being mentally resilient is linked to living longer and healthier
A large study of older adults finds that people with higher mental resilience, including calmness, perseverance, self-reliance and a sense…
Larry Ellison’s youthful appearance at 80 attributed to lifestyle choices
Larry Ellison, the 80-year-old billionaire cofounder of Oracle, is being praised for looking decades younger. Longevity advocate Bryan Johnson highlighted…
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Father sacrifices his life for early retirement, only to die from cancer soon after
The story of a father who sacrificed his happiness and health to retire early, only to be diagnosed with terminal…
videoTechnologies that could change how we age in the coming years
the rapid advancements in anti-aging medicine, emphasizing the potential of wearables, implantable devices, and biological age clocks to transform healthcare.…
videoThe latest approaches to slowing or reversing aging
Advanced medical interventions for longevity, including stem cell therapy, testosterone replacement, human growth hormone (HGH), and cellular reprogramming. While testosterone…
New method to improve eyesight using red light therapy
The study demonstrates that exposure to 670-nm red light can improve mitochondrial function in the retina, enhancing vision, particularly for…
Early speech pattern changes linked to cognitive decline
Aging affects word retrieval due to processing speed decline Research suggests that word-finding difficulties in aging are mainly due to…
The brain’s remarkable ability to rewire after 40
Age-related changes in brain network connectivity and cognitive decline A systematic review of resting-state functional brain networks across the adult…