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·May 29, 2025·4 min read

Long-Term Weight Loss in Midlife Tied to Lifespan Benefits

A long-term study of 23,000 adults from Finland and the UK has found that overweight individuals who lost just 6.5% of their body weight in early midlife and maintained the loss enjoyed significant health benefits over decades. The study, spanning 12 to 35 years, is one of the first to link modest, sustained weight loss with lower mortality outside the context of diabetes prevention.

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·May 22, 2025·3 min read

Social Engagement Linked to Longer Life

A new study shows that older adults who stay socially active have a significantly lower risk of death over four years compared to those with low social engagement. The research, involving over 2,200 individuals aged 60 and older, found that high engagement in activities like charity work, grandparenting, and club participation reduced mortality risk by 42%.

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·May 19, 2025·6 min read

Want to Live to 115? Here’s What Research Says You Should Do

New insights from longevity research suggest that lifestyle—not just genetics—plays a vital role in living a longer, healthier life. While rare individuals like 115-year-old Ethel Caterham may benefit from exceptional genes, research shows that physical activity, diet, sleep, and stress management are key factors that can significantly influence lifespan.

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·May 8, 2025·4 min read

Bigger Brains and Strong Immunity Linked to Longer Lifespans

New research reveals that mammals with larger brains and more robust immune systems tend to live longer lives. By studying 46 species, scientists found a clear link between maximum lifespan and the expansion of immune-related gene families.

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·May 8, 2025·4 min read

Boosting Klotho Protein Slows Aging and Enhances Health

Increasing levels of the Klotho protein can slow aging and improve health across multiple systems. Scientists showed that mice treated to produce more secreted Klotho (s-KL) had better muscle strength, bone density, cognitive function, and even lived 15–20% longer.

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·April 24, 2025·4 min read

Immune Resilience Identified as Key to Healthy Aging and Longevity

A new study reveals that immune resilience, a person’s ability to maintain a robust, youthful immune system, plays a critical role in promoting long-term health and extending life. By analyzing data from over 17,000 individuals, researchers found that immune resilience, particularly involving the TCF7 gene, protects against chronic inflammation, immunosenescence, and cell death.

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·April 16, 2025·4 min read

Plant-Based Proteins Diet Linked to Longer Life

A global analysis of dietary trends across 101 countries over 60 years reveals that populations consuming more plant-based proteins tend to live longer. While animal-based proteins are linked to lower infant mortality, plant-based sources such as legumes, tofu, and grains are associated with increased adult life expectancy.

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·March 18, 2025·5 min read

Verbal Fluency Might Predict Human Longevity

A recent study reveals a surprising link between longevity and verbal fluency—the ability to effectively recall and utilize vocabulary. Researchers analyzed cognitive data from the Berlin Aging Study, involving over 500 elderly participants tracked for nearly two decades, assessing verbal fluency alongside memory, perceptual speed, and verbal knowledge.

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·March 12, 2025·5 min read

Boost Brain Health by Following Your Heart: Simple Steps for Longevity

New research highlights that optimal brain health, crucial for maintaining cognitive function as we age, is strongly linked to cardiovascular wellness. The study underscores that dementia and cognitive decline share risk factors with heart disease, suggesting these conditions are largely preventable by managing diet, exercise, cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure.

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·February 19, 2025·8 min read

Life Expectancy Gains Have Stalled: Poor Diet and Obesity to Blame

A new study finds that life expectancy improvements across Europe have slowed significantly since 2011. Key factors include rising obesity, poor diets, and physical inactivity, along with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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·January 23, 2025·6 min read

Adults With ADHD May Have Shorter Lives

A study analyzing data from over 30,000 adults with diagnosed ADHD found a reduction in life expectancy of 4.5–9 years for men and 6.5–11 years for women compared to those without ADHD. Researchers caution that the findings may overestimate the reduction due to underdiagnosis and additional health problems among diagnosed individuals.

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·December 13, 2024·5 min read

Clues to Longevity, Fertility, and Aging Found in Our DNA

A new review explores the genetic factors influencing reproductive health, fertility, and life expectancy. Researchers identified 37 key genes linked to traits such as age at first childbirth, menopause timing, and hormone levels, highlighting genetic connections to broader health outcomes.