Longevity

Travel is more than just a getaway from everyday life. According to new research, engaging in positive travel experiences can help slow biological aging. Leaving routine behind resets more than your mood, it helps sharpen and refocus your viewpoint.

A recent study found that extra fat stored around the waist could be a more reliable indicator of heart failure risk than BMI, which estimates body fat based on weight and height.Where fat is stored in the body may be more important than overall weight.The research examined how waist size is linked to heart failure and the role inflammation may play in that connection.

A recent study in mice reveals that gut microbes can contribute to cognitive decline in old age, suggesting that age-related memory problems may be actively driven by changes in the gut microbiome and the bacteria residing there.

While PFAS or “forever chemicals” exert widespread harmful effects, a new study points to PFNA and PFOSA as drivers of accelerated biological aging in men during middle age, an effect notably absent in women. It is estimated that drinking water contaminated with PFAS could have exposed over 200 million Americans. The slow breakdown in the human body means these chemicals build up insidiously, potentially for decades, before any harm becomes evident.

Most people who take a multivitamin do so without firm proof of its value, which makes it important to build a clearer picture of its potential contributions to health. Recent research indicates that older adults who took a daily multivitamin experienced a modest slowdown in biological aging.

Studies estimate that roughly half of the U.S. population experienced elevated lead levels during early childhood due to widespread airborne pollution from leaded fuel.In a groundbreaking study, researchers investigated the long-term effects of airborne lead exposure during the peak era of using leaded gasoline (1960–1974) on brain health in later life.

Though seen as a cozy winter tradition, fireplace wood smoke is a major overlooked source of deadly fine particle pollution, claiming thousands of lives each year. Only 2% of American households use wood as their primary heat source, yet wood smoke contributes over one-fifth of wintertime exposure to hazardous fine particles connected to heart disease and premature death.

Consistent exercise is a major driver of longevity, working alongside good nutrition and emotional balance.Whether it’s lifting, running, aerobic, yoga, or something else, every exercise type leaves its own signature on your health and body. Movement is a key ingredient in living longer and thriving.

When e-cigarettes first appeared on the market, they were heavily promoted as a safer option for adult smokers trying to quit traditional tobacco. It soon became clear, however, that the nicotine-laden e-liquid used in vaping devices is highly addictive. The full mid- and long-term health effects of vaping are only now beginning to come into focus.

A recent study finds that people with major depressive disorder have brains that seem markedly older than their chronological age, connecting mental health with accelerated brain aging. While aging occurs naturally, mounting research suggests depression may speed up specific brain aging processes. 

A groundbreaking new study has shed new light on how type 2 diabetes directly reshapes the human heart, impairing its energy production and structural integrity. These subtle yet profound alterations in the heart shed light on why individuals with type 2 diabetes face a dramatically elevated risk of developing heart failure.

In recent years, the link between the gut microbiota and cancer has garnered significant interest, with most research emphasizing indirect strategies like microbiome modulation or fecal microbiota transplantation. In a new study, researchers have identified a bacterium isolated from the intestines of Japanese tree frogs, that demonstrates extraordinarily potent anticancer effects.