Researchers from Yale studied more than 1,500 people aged 80 and older who were already taking blood pressure medications. They found that those who kept their systolic blood pressure (the top number) below 130 had significantly lower rates of death from heart disease and stroke.... Read More
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The Importance of Flexibility for Longevity
Good flexibility allows for freer movement, reducing wear and tear on joints and soft tissues and decreasing the risk of injury.... Read More
Your Body Ages in Leaps
What comes to mind is punctuated equilibrium. This evolutionary biology theory describes evolution as a series of short, rapid times of change interrupted by prolonged periods of stability.... Read More
A Simple Way to Extend Your Lifespan
“What’s past is prologue,” Shakespeare once wrote, reminding us that our lives are not entirely determined by the past but shaped by what we do today. Today, I offer a simple way to extend your lifespan. And when it comes to living a long, vibrant life, science reveals that the answer isn’t hidden in some complex elixir or expensive treatment. It’s not about denying yourself pleasure or living a life of extremes. Instead, the solution is simpler than that. Forget fad diets and grueling exercise routines.... Read More
A Real Fountain of Youth
Women who were in the top third for feeling grateful had a 9% lower risk of death compared to the women in the bottom third. ... Read More
Young Blood Transfusion
CAN BLOOD PLASMA TRANSFUSIONS SLOW DOWN YOUR AGING process? Rejuvenation through a vampire-like blood movement from a young person into an older one. Sounds interesting, but is there evidence that... Read More