Longevity - Page 6

September 17

Weight loss drugs could add years to Americans' lives, researchers project

New research reveals that GLP-1 drugs may significantly lower mortality rates in Americans by 2045, as obesity contributes to 70% of leading death causes in high-income countries.

September 13

Breakfast timing may hold the key to living longer, new research reveals

Scientists analyzed meal timing data over decades and found that older adults who eat breakfast earlier have higher survival rates than late eaters.

September 13

Fitness expert reveals 6 pillars of strength training that older adults should master

Health experts recommend strength training as the main priority for older adults to prevent muscle decline and maintain functional fitness for daily activities.

September 7

Additives in ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk in major study

Research identifies five food additive categories including flavors, sweeteners and coloring agents that may significantly increase all-cause mortality risk.

September 5

102-year-old man conquers Japan's highest peak in record-breaking climb

Japanese centenarian Kokichi Akuzawa became the oldest Mount Fuji climber at 102 years old, overcoming heart issues and physical challenges to reach the summit.

August 29

Common daily vitamin shown to slow aging process over 4-year period

Harvard researchers discovered that daily vitamin D supplementation reduced telomere shortening by more than half compared to placebo in a four-year trial.

August 22

Aging brains could 'become' younger when key protein is decreased

New research reveals FTL1 protein drives brain aging by reducing neural connections, slowing metabolism and impairing cognition in the hippocampus of older mice.

August 22

Extreme heat creates 'recipe for disaster' for vulnerable seniors, expert warns

Gerontologist Macie P. Smith reveals the health complications seniors may face due to extreme heat, as well as risks to look out for and solutions for caretakers to implement.

August 20

Jeff Bezos’ mom’s death spotlights Lewy body dementia symptoms and risks

Jackie Bezos, mother of Jeff Bezos, has died at 78 after battling Lewy body dementia, a complex neurological disorder that affects brain chemicals and cognitive function.

August 14

What people who live to 100 years old have in common, according to science

Studies show that centenarians, people who live to 100, accumulate health conditions more slowly and have a lower disease burden compared to shorter-lived individuals.