Flicking through death records, alongside survey information, data floated to the surface regarding one potential way to unlock the promise of longevity. Here’s what the research team discovered. Based at Stockholm University, the research team compared death records with long-running survey results. They zoomed in to the question: “Would you say that most people can […]
The key to living longer could be to eat a healthy, balanced diet – including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day – as well as regular exercise. But you could also boost your life expectancy by regularly eating yoghurt, it’s been claimed. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a well-rounded diet is […]
One behaviour-turned-habit could be the key to leading a healthier, happier and longer life. What is it? And what does the research say? Researchers from Harvard Medical School have teamed together to pin-point the neural pathway linked to human longevity. Scientists from the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School based their findings on the brains […]
The key to living longer could be to eat a healthy, balanced diet – including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day – as well as regular exercise. But you could boost your life expectancy by adopting a low-fat weight loss diet, it’s been claimed. You can slash your risk of an […]
How to live longer: One factor you wouldn’t think would impact your longevity is your sex but, apparently, it’s true. Researchers reveal women may live longer than men, but how and why is this the case? Published in the journal Biology Letters, scientists have linked women’s DNA to longer life. For females, two “X” chromosomes […]
Kathleen “Kay” Daley lives in Waverley, Surrey, and has recently taken part in wheelchair ice skating. “It was a challenge I wanted to take,” the 96-year-old confessed. “It was something that I haven’t done before, and I still couldn’t believe that I did it!” Brimming with a zest for life, how did Kay mature into […]
It is well understood that eating a healthy, balanced diet is essential to living a long life, with certain foods offering protection against life-threatening health complications. With the spotlight placed firmly on what foods you should embrace and avoid, less attention has been devoted to the frequency of eating and its impact on longevity. READ […]
A mountain of evidence shows that eating a nutritious diet can provide a buffer against life-threatening health complications. The primary benefits that are reaped from eating particular foods is that they protect against heart disease – the leading cause of death in the UK and worldwide. While it is important to focus on your overall […]
