Longevity - Page 27

June 10, 2019

How long can humans live?

While there have been obvious ups and downs, life expectancy at birth overall has been steadily increasing for many years.

May 14, 2019

'Zombie cells' buildup in your body may play role in aging

Call them zombie cells — they refuse to die.

May 9, 2019

What happens in hours before death? Many don't know

Benjamin Franklin famously quipped that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Today, most people could justifiably add, "and I don't understand either of them."

May 1, 2019

Devout Christian couple weds in hospital so groom can live with bride during home recovery

A Kentucky couple looking to stay true to their devout Christian beliefs decided to get married in a hospital chapel so that the 73-year-old groom could help care for his 67-year-old bride who was recovering from hip surgery.

April 30, 2019

Losing sense of smell could indicate impending death

Elderly people with a poor sense of smell have a higher likelihood of dying in the 10 years after testing than those whose sniffers stay sharp.

April 17, 2019

Senior's weakness for scams may be warning sign of dementia

Does an older friend or relative have a hard time hanging up on telemarketers?

April 8, 2019

Brain zaps boost memory in people over 60, study finds

Zapping the brains of people over 60 with a mild electrical current improved a form of memory enough that they performed like people in their 20s, a new study found.

October 17, 2018

Why life expectancy in 2040 could be lower than it is today

August 20, 2018

86-year-old drag racer Chris Karamesines sets NHRA record with 305 mph run

Oldest to make the knockout round.

May 7, 2018

Hershel McGriff, 90, becomes oldest-ever NASCAR racer

And he figures he has another 10 years to go.