Longevity

It’s one of the oldest mysteries of mankind, not yet solved but with innumerable theories and millions of dollars devoted to the definitive answer. The mystery is: Why do we age, how do we age, and is there a way to thwart the aging process? (Of course, a whole separate…

New year, new you? With the new year upon us and resolutions top of mind, exercise may once again be on the front burner. But with so much going on in the world, and so many restrictions still in place, it may be challenging to rev up your willpower and…

For those who enjoy exercise and physical activity, the invitation to ramp up your efforts may be an intriguing challenge. But for those who try to do the minimum, not so much. Yet, there’s an exercise option that may satisfy both groups, if you’re willing to embrace intense exercise, albeit…

It’s an old cliché: Use it or lose it, as the saying goes. Most of us know that exercise and movement are essential components for healthy aging. Yet many of us resist, making excuses and looking for reasons not to get up off the couch. Especially during the last several…

We’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating: Where you live may have a direct impact on your health and longevity. Evidence continues to mount about the differences in policies, protocols, and environment as you go from one state to another and it quickly becomes apparent that your choice of…

How long we live, and how healthy we stay as we age, is usually attributed to a multitude of factors, including our genes, lifestyle, socioeconomic factors, and even just good fortune. But a new research study reported online in Nature Communications has thrown another factor into the mix: It appears…