“Good Genes.” The Key to Longevity?
If your parents lived to their 90s, does that mean that you will also enjoy a long life? An interesting study investigated this question, and the answer is, “It depends.” Researchers at UC San Diego’s […]
Longevity
A Reason To Live!
“Find your purpose!” The long-lived people of Okinawa, Japan, call it ikigai, which translates as “a reason to get up in the morning.” A landmark study found that having this sense of meaning reduced mortality […]
Ultraprocessed Food Could Be a Cause of Early Death and Cognitive Decline
Two new studies from Brazil suggest that in addition to being bad for our waistlines, junk food may contribute to premature death and cognitive decline. Using national food consumption surveys, demographic and mortality data and […]
Drinking Water May Help You To Live Longer
Here’s another Longevity tip that might surprise you – drinking water may help you live longer. A new study has concluded that people who are better hydrated appear to live longer and develop fewer chronic […]
Exercise Snacks
Exercise Snacks Here’s a novel New Year’s resolution – Exercise Snacks! I just love this term for adding brief (and I mean brief – 2 minutes is fine) exercise bursts into your daily routine because […]