Longevity

You may be familiar with the structure of TED talks: inspiring, passionate people take the stage and share their ideas and insights with an engaged audience. But did you know that National Public Radio now hosts “The TED Radio Hour”? Each week, for one hour and with one theme, a…

Population trends around the world tell us one clear thing: people are living longer in every country of the world. This is to be celebrated, as technology and economic gains, along with significant public health advances, have facilitated longer lives around the world. However, a large gap still exists between the…

While everyone seems to have an opinion on how to live a long life, those in the 100+ years category may be especially well positioned to offer some advice. And for at least some of these centenarians, their long lives owe much to their avoidance of one particular category of…

Recruiting participants for new research studies can be challenging: those approached are often skeptical, concerned about side effects or unsure about benefits. However, phones have been ringing off the hook from people who want to gain entry to a new study examining the life-extension properties of metformin, a medication for…

Counting calories is never fun. But would you do it if you knew an occasional drastic reduction in calories would lead to a longer, healthier life? Researchers at the University of Southern California believe they are on track to achieve that outcome. Theorizing that restricting dietary intake can reprogram the…

With the explosion of aging baby boomers, millions are now contemplating their retirement. But for a sizable number, that could mean living decades beyond their last day of work. Given this stark demographic, is the concept of retirement a flawed idea? According to a new piece in the Harvard Business…