CoronavirusDecember 22US deaths in 2020 top 3 million, by far most ever countedThis is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths expected to top 3 million for the first time – due mainly to the coronavirus pandemic.
Women's HealthOctober 8Having a baby later in life may increase longevity, study suggestsWomen who have kids later on in life may live longer, according to the findings of a recent study.
LongevitySeptember 21Japanese woman, 117, becomes country's oldest living personOn Saturday, Kane Tanaka marked 117 years and 261 days alive, surpassing the age of the previous record holder by one day.
AlzheimersJuly 29New blood test detects Alzheimer's on par with expensive diagnostic tools, study findsA new blood test was able to spot Alzheimer's disease on par with pricey brain imaging and spinal taps, researchers found.
LongevityJuly 28Good sense of smell may indicate lower risk of dementia in older adults: studyA California study finds those with keen sense of smell have less risk of dementia.
HEALTHJanuary 9, 2020Want to live longer? Drink green tea instead of black tea, study concludesCalling all tea lovers: The next time you reach for a cuppa, try green tea — if you want to prolong your life, at least.
LongevityDecember 12, 2019Loneliness 'epidemic' in older adults may be due to increasing population, studies findThe loneliness epidemic may not be such an epidemic after all, at least nothing that previous generations haven’t already seen.
FOODNovember 28, 2019Widower invited to eat lunch with students following wife's deathIt started several years ago after students noticed he hadn't been outside of his home following his wife's death.
LongevityNovember 15, 2019Supercentenarians live longer than others because of this, study suggestsThe secret to living past 100 could lie in your immune system, suggests a new study.
LongevityOctober 9, 2019Owning a dog could help you live longer, new research suggestsGood news, dog lovers: Having a canine companion at your side could actually help you live longer — especially if you’re a stroke or heart attack survivor who lives alone.