Longevity - Page 5

October 13

100-year-old great-grandmother reveals her secret of living a long life

100-year-old Ruth Lemay exercises three times weekly, rides a recumbent bike for six miles, walks daily, and maintains a vegetable-rich diet for longevity.

October 12

One overlooked daily habit could slow the aging process, researchers say

A new study reveals that lifelong social connections from family, community and religious involvement accumulate to create measurable health benefits, like reduced inflammation.

October 11

Overlooked supplement could slow aging and boost brain and heart health, expert says

A registered dietitian nutritionist discusses creatine's safety and effectiveness for cognitive and physical benefits, including heart health and bone health.

October 1

World’s oldest woman lived to 117 thanks to 6 healthy aging secrets

Research on María Branyas, the world's oldest woman at 117, reveals how healthy diet, beneficial gut bacteria and protective genes contributed to her record-breaking longevity.

September 27

7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts

Personal trainers explain how older adults can exercise safely by avoiding common mistakes like ego lifting, skipping strength training and having inadequate recovery time.

September 27

WWII nurse, age 106, donates bullet from husband's heart to Pearl Harbor museum

A 106-year-old former nurse gave the Pearl Harbor museum the bullet that brought her and her late husband together after the December 1941 USS West Virginia attack.

September 20

Researchers say being 'fat but fit' could be less deadly than being underweight

New research challenges BMI assumptions, showing overweight individuals may not face higher death rates while underweight people show increased mortality risk.

September 20

Older adults should target these muscles when strength-training, says fitness pro

Strength training for seniors should emphasize posterior muscles like the glutes and upper back rather than mirror muscles to prevent pain and maintain independence.

September 19

7 steps to ‘super-aging’ are key to living a longer, more fulfilling life, experts say

The "7 As" of super-aging offer practical strategies for living longer and healthier lives, covering attitude, activity, awareness and four other key principles.

September 18

Dementia risk nearly doubles among those with common sleep disorder, study finds

Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated brain aging over 5-1/2 years.