Using the statistics from the WHO, the gap between lifespan and health span is nearly 9.5 years worldwide and 12.5 years in the U.S. as of 2021. In other words, the world gained years of life faster ...

Fruits such as berries, apples, citrus, pomegranates, kiwis, and avocados are especially beneficial for healthy aging and ...

While certain factors are out of our control, there are some things we can do to extend our lives. “For the average individual, everyday behaviors under our own control have a greater impact on ...

Longevity is the goal for many people, but the secret to living a longer, healthier life isn’t always obvious. Life expectancy in the U.S. is currently 77.5 years for men and women, although plenty of ...

Feeling a little out of sorts as you read this? Take several deep breaths, slowly inhaling and exhaling. Move your shoulders up and down. Focus on being present in the moment. After a short time, you ...

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Humans may have reached their max life expectancy, according to a recent Harvard study — but that’s likely not going to stop them from trying to extend their years. A recent poll found that 81% of ...

Eating a plant-based, fiber-rich diet could help you live a longer, healthier life. rawpixel.com - stock.adobe.com A plant-based diet could be the secret recipe for a longer life — as long as you do ...

The secret to healthy aging could be bacteria. Specifically, the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and increases in incidence ...

Human life expectancy has potentially been pushed to the max, new research suggests. The recent increase in people's longevity appears to be slowing down despite new developments in medicine, ...

The adage "breakfast like a king" is more than just a saying; it's a a philosophy for a long and vibrant life. For decades, longevity experts have studied the habits of the world's longest-living ...