People have long sought the secret to living a longer and healthier life, and researchers believe they’ve discovered part of that equation. It could be as simple as drinking enough water. A new study published in The Lancet journal eBioMedicine, finds people who stay properly hydrated are less likely to show signs of premature aging and…
Drinking Water May Decrease Biological Aging, But the Amount Matters
Okinawa Boasts Astonishing Number of Centenarians
Japan boasts the second-highest life expectancy in the world, according to World Health Organization statistics. The country has 90,526 people over the age of 100, according to a September survey (pdf) by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare. Among this record number of golden agers, the island of Okinawa has 1,334 centenarians, including 152 men…
Large-Scale Study Finds Ground Coffee Linked to Longer Lifespan
September 28, 2022
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While exercising, getting enough sleep, and limiting alcohol intake are good ways to increase longevity, experts have discovered you can also drink yourself to longevity with the help of coffee. Research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, on Sep. 27, observed that amongst 450,000 adults with an average age of 58 over a…
What’s This ‘Longevity’ Diet, and Will It Really Make You Live Longer?
You may have heard about the longevity diet, and its promise of an extended life span – but what exactly is it and is it any different to other diets promoting good health? The longevity diet is a set of eating recommendations compiled by a biochemist called Valter Longo, director of the University of Southern…
Deceased at 107, Famed Photographer Tsuneko Sasamoto Shares Longivity Secrets
Tsuneko Sasamoto, Japan’s first female photojournalist, died on Aug. 15 at the age of 107. Sasamoto was the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by The Lucie Awards, the Oscars of her chosen profession. The acclaimed photographer believed the secret to her long life was maintaining a positive outlook and paying attention to her…
Researchers Find Genetic Patterns of Longevity
The benefits of a good night’s sleep can’t be overstated. New perspectives, improved moods, and a slew of health benefits have all been linked to sleep hygiene. Now a new study has found powerful evidence that the quality of our sleep can affect the length of our lifespan. We don’t need science to understand the…
Study on Women Shows Optimism Associated With Living an Extra Four Years of Life
A Harvard University study on women across different racial groups suggests links between optimism and a longer lifespan; with the group scoring the highest on optimism associated with an extra 4.5 years of life when compared to the lowest-scoring group. “Our findings suggest that there’s value to focusing on positive psychological factors, like optimism, as…
Blue Zones Teach US How to Protect Our Chromosomes
May 16, 2022
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In recent years, much research has been conducted on length of life, especially on those cultures that not only live longer on average than other peoples, but thrive; having less physical and mental deterioration as they age. Many of these people live in areas dubbed “blue zones.” It’s often suggested that improvements in farming, habitation, cooking,…
119-Year-Old Loved Sugary Drinks—What Was the Secret to Her Longevity?
Kane Tanaka was the world’s longest living person, as verified by Guinness World Records. The Japanese woman sadly passed away just recently on April 19, 2022, at the age of 119. Contrary to common health beliefs, this supercentenarian never abstained from any food, as she enjoyed drinking canned coffee and carbonated drinks every day. Doctors…
Live Healthy, Live Longer Without Dementia
Staving off Alzheimer’s disease might just take a healthy diet, exercise and an active mind, a new study suggests. Women and men who follow a healthy lifestyle live longer — and longer without Alzheimer’s or other dementias, researchers say. “Eating a healthy diet rich in vegetables, berries, whole grains, and low in fried or fast foods and red or…
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