Longevity

A study examining data from over 66,000 U.S. census tracts revealed that coastal residents live, on average, at least one year longer than the national average. However, this longevity benefit does not extend to those living near inland bodies of water in urban areas.

A study indicates that physical activity tends to decline years before heart problems emerge, with moderate exercise dropping roughly 12 years prior to a diagnosis. Many mistake this gradual loss of stamina for normal aging, but early detection offers a significant opportunity for preventive measures.

It's well-known that your daily coffee provides an energy boost, but new research reveals it may also deliver unexpected health benefits beyond just a morning pick-me-up. A new study reveals a surprising connection between coffee and liver health, with components like caffeine and antioxidants potentially offering protective benefits. Whether the coffee is decaf, instant, or ground, all seem to offer protection against chronic liver disease (CLD).

Recent research highlights the growing focus on diet's role in aging and suggests that the composition and diversity of gut microbiota are linked to aging-related diseases. The new study explores how a healthy gut microbiome may promote healthy aging and affect biological age. 

If you frequently feel the need to nap during the day, you’re not alone. Many people turn to a quick power nap to recharge and combat tiredness. The quality and duration of sleep are closely tied to both physical and mental well-being. Adults should strive for 7-9 hours of sleep per night, which can become increasingly difficult with age. A new study suggests a link between daytime napping and increased mortality risk factors in older adults and seniors.

Scientists are increasingly focusing on nutrients that go beyond basic bodily functions to promote healthy aging. Recent research reveals that vitamin D supplements may counteract cellular aging signs.

Water makes up over half of the adult human body weight and is essential for key functions like waste elimination and joint lubrication. Every cell, organ, and tissue in the body depends on water to operate. Your body continuously loses water daily, so you need to replenish it through foods and drinks to avoid dehydration. Typically, a person can survive only a few days without water.

A recent study indicates that eating mostly plant-based foods, limiting ultra-processed products, and consuming minimal amounts of animal-based foods may improve our odds of reaching age 70 without chronic illnesses.

Centenarians are exceptional in that they avoided the diseases, stresses, and misfortunes that claimed the lives of others in their generation. To truly understand how to extend life, it's more useful to study the reasons why most people don't reach 100, and address those factors, rather than focusing on those who may have simply been fortunate in terms of lifestyle or genetics.

A recent study has found that chemicals in food packaging, plastics, lotions, and shampoos are linked to numerous heart disease deaths. Phthalates, synthetic chemicals in consumer products, may have caused over 13% of heart disease deaths worldwide in 2018 among people aged 55-64.

A study suggests that watching TV for over two hours daily may decrease the likelihood of aging healthily. The research involved surveying 45,000 female nurses who were 50 years of age or older in 1992 and free from chronic illnesses. It asked about their sedentary and active behavior at home and work, as well as their general well-being.

New research suggests that an upbeat view towards life might increase your odds for longevity.  The findings come from a study looking at optimism and longevity among nearly 1,400 men and 70,000 women.  The current study builds on previous research which linked higher levels of an optimistic view to reduced risks of premature death and chronic illness.