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·July 29, 2025·5 min read

Living Near the Ocean May Add Years to Your Life

A new study shows that living near the ocean may be linked to a longer life—while living near inland rivers or lakes in urban areas may actually shorten it. Researchers analyzed data from over 66,000 U.S. census tracts and found coastal residents live, on average, at least a year longer than the national average.

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·July 25, 2025·6 min read

Intense Grief Can Raise Your Risk of Death by Nearly 90%

Summary: While grief is a natural part of loss, some people experience persistently high levels that can have long-term health...

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·July 9, 2025·4 min read

Psilocybin Shows Promise as Anti-Aging Therapy

Psilocybin, the active compound derived from psychedelic mushrooms, significantly delayed cellular aging and extended lifespan in a preclinical study. Researchers observed a 50% increase in the lifespan of human skin and lung cells and a 30% increase in survival in aged mice treated with psilocybin.

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·July 9, 2025·8 min read

How Fast Your Brain Ages Could Determine Your Future Health

A new study reveals that our organs age at different speeds, and those differences can predict future disease risk and even life expectancy. Using blood-based protein signatures from over 44,000 participants, researchers developed an algorithm to estimate the biological age of 11 organ systems.

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·June 17, 2025·6 min read

How You Take Your Coffee May Impact Your Risk of Early Death

A new study finds that drinking 1–2 cups of black or lightly sweetened coffee per day is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes and cardiovascular disease. Using national survey data from over 46,000 adults, researchers found a 14–17% reduction in mortality risk among moderate coffee drinkers, but only when sugar and saturated fat were kept low.

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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.