The famous psychologist Jordan Peterson once said that one of the biggest mysteries of life is that despite the fact that we all know that we will die at some point, nobody seems to be affected by it. We should…
It has been reported that adding some years to our life expectancy is not even that hard! Check out the latest reports about how we can live longer. Living longer is possible with simple changes When we experience hunger or…
According to the author of a recent research, taurine, an amino acid frequently used by bodybuilders and which is usually an ingredient of energy beverages, may be an “elixir of life” – at least as far as worms, mice, and…
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time ever that decreased oxygen intake, also referred to as “oxygen restriction,” is related to a longer lifespan in laboratory mice, showcasing an unexpected anti-aging potential. These results are presented in a study by…
The average lifespan of a person is growing. Maria Branyas Morera, a Spanish supercentenarian who was born in the United States, is now the oldest person still alive. She is the 22nd-oldest verified alive individual ever at 116 years old.…
Brilliant brains have spent ages trying to discover the key to prolonged life. Most studies have given food and exercise the benefit of the doubt, but a team of researchers has built on the evidence and proposed an alternative explanation.…
According to a new study published in the Scientific Reports journal, people who grow up with overprotective parents tend to live shorter lives. The research shows that men who grew up with an excessively protective dad and little independence may…
There are positive associations between one’s physical and emotional well-being and having a feeling of purpose in life. It has the potential to make you feel energized and inspired, as well as complete and content. Having a feeling of meaning…
Scientists have shed light on the reasons why the difference in life expectancies and aging among men and women is shrinking. The life expectancy of people living in the Western world rose dramatically over the twentieth century, yet women still…
Many of our lifestyles involve a lack of daily activity, sometimes being confined to our office chairs or couches for hours if not for most of the day. Sadly, whether it’s a choice or not, it turns out that such…
According to a study that featured almost 160,000 women with a variety of backgrounds and races, higher optimism levels are linked to living longer! In fact, it turns out that if you are more optimistic, you are raising your chances…
Let’s face it: we all would like to live longer than the official average life expectancy. If we could even live forever, we surely wouldn’t be upset at all. Therefore, if you somehow found the secret to eternal youth, feel…
The life expectancy from the US has gone through an unprecedented decrease in 2020 since WWII, and you might have already guessed what the main reason was. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that the COVID pandemic is…
Although none of us like the idea of becoming old, the paradox is that most of us want to live a long life. While the global average life expectancy is 72.6 years, as calculated by the United Nations for 2019,…
A recent report issued in the Canadian Medical Association Journal indicated that the Canadian life expectancy might drop as much as in the US and, even more, the same threatening factors could cause this fall. “There are some signs which are…
Senescent cells are responsible for creating all kinds of health problems in the human body, especially for accelerating the aging process and making it worse. Also, due to the fact that they stopped dividing and dwell in a zombie-like state…
According to research conducted at Harvard University, whole grain cereals reduce risks of developing cardiovascular diseases and increase life expectancy. These foods would be good for the heart and limit the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.…