longevity

Sardinian diet: fountain of youth?

Shelby Bateson — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:20:09 -0500

If you love rich red wines, cheese and bread, get ready to feast. The Sardinian diet is the latest in a new diet trend which is said to lead to a longer life.

U.S. Babies Likely To Live To 22nd Century

Mindy Hartman — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:21:10 -0500

Long-term care insurance companies and senior care providers are heartened by a new report that predicts more than half of the babies born today will live to 100 years of age.

More Adults At Risk Of Heart Disease

Mindy Hartman — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:28:42 -0500

Only 7.5 percent of Americans are now in the clear when it comes to heart disease risk factors according to a new study.

Scientists Predict Longevity for Planets With Life

harminka — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:40:35 -0500

Roughly a billion years from now, the ever-increasing radiation from the sun will have heated Earth into inhabitability; the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that serves as food for plant life will disappear, pulled out by the weathering of rocks; the oceans will evaporate; and all living things will disappear.

Couple Celebrates 81 Years of Marriage

mattwion — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:21:55 -0500

This is amazing! And I must confess these two are inspiring, as this couple celebrates 81 years of marriage. That means 81 years of sharing life together.

This kind of family life must be celebrated and lauded in our society where divorce, unfortunately, has become the norm.

Living longer thanks to the longevity gene

harminka — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:08:18 -0600

A variation in the gene FOXO3A has a positive effect on the life expectancy of humans, and is found much more often in people living to 100 and beyond – moreover, this appears to be true worldwide.

Health-monitoring technology helps seniors live at home longer

harminka — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:45:33 -0600

Many older adults want to remain active and independent for as long as possible. Seniors want to age in their own homes and avoid moving to institutions or nursing homes.

Proteins could relate to increased longevity in women

harminka — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:01:15 -0500

Scientists in Spain and Italy have identified a group of proteins in laboratory rats that could help explain two enduring medical mysteries why women live longer than men and why calorie restriction stands as the only proven method of extending longevity.

Secret to long life may not be in genes

harminka — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:21:16 -0500

A research on the bone health of one of the oldest persons in the world, who recently died at the age of 114, reveals that there were no genetic modifications which could have contributed to this longevity. The research team, directed by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona professor Adolfo Díez Pérez, pointed out a healthy lifestyle, a Mediterranean diet, a temperate climate and regular physical activity as the reasons for his excellent health.

Einstein researchers discover gene mutations linked to longer lifespans

harminka — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:13:27 -0600

Mutations in genes governing an important cell-signaling pathway influence human longevity, scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have found. Their research is described in the March 4 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Researchers predict pensions catastrophe

harminka — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:21:43 -0600

Recent increases in our longevity could have disturbing implications for the government, pension companies and life insurance industries.

Fat Hormone may Contribute to Longevity

harminka — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:46:07 -0600

Both humans and mice that manage to live to a ripe, old age show a clear change in their glucose metabolism, but it's unclear whether this change alone can increase lifespan.