Longevity - Page 9

March 30, 2025

America's seniors are vulnerable to these digital threats, experts warn

Experts in senior care discuss the primary digital risks seniors face today, including scams and fraud, and how they can stay safe through education and training.

March 27, 2025

Flight passenger, 106, says airport personnel continue to flag her age: 'Not some stupid old lady'

A Texas woman, 106, says she gets repeatedly asked by airport personnel to prove her age whenever she goes through security checkpoints before flying to Florida.

March 25, 2025

Whiskey for life? Age matters if you want a shot at winning this contest

Cinnamon whiskey lovers have the chance to win a free lifetime supply of a popular liqueur brand. One requirement is that they were born in 1935 or earlier — and they need to submit a short essay.

March 21, 2025

Heat exposure linked to better sleep, experts say — here's why

Spending time in heated environments, like a sauna, can reduce the risk of some chronic diseases and can help improve sleep, research has shown. An expert shares more about the benefits.

March 17, 2025

Secrets of longevity from the world's 'blue zones'

What are the secrets of the “blue zones," where residents have not only more longevity, but more healthy years? Researcher Dan Buettner embarked on a mission to find out.

March 5, 2025

Aging may speed up in areas with extreme heat, research suggests

Extreme heat may accelerate aging in older adults, a new study suggests. More days of higher temperatures resulted in faster biological aging, with potential negative health impacts.

March 1, 2025

Woman, age 107, has a few big secrets of living a long, happy life

Living a long, healthy and happy life comes down to a few key qualities, as evidenced by the example of Mary Thomas, age 107, who celebrated her birthday surrounded by family and friends.

February 23, 2025

Dementia risk could be lowered by doing this for 5 minutes a day: study

A study by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers found that five minutes a day of light exercise may help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults. A doctor weighed in.

February 22, 2025

Couple breaks record for longest living marriage

Two centenarians broke the Guinness World Record for longest marriage of a living couple. The Brazilian couple has been happily married for 84 years and 85 days.

February 17, 2025

'Father' of Nutella, world's most famous hazelnut spread, dies at 97

Francesco Rivella, who is better known as the "Father of Nutella" for his role in creating the world's most famous hazelnut spread, died at age 97 on Feb. 14, 2025.