Adults who live a heart-healthy lifestyle tend to live longer and in optimal health compared to those who do not lead a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Findings suggest up to 8% of deaths by any cause could be attributed to poor sleep patterns. Researchers say those who have healthier sleep habits are incrementally less likely to die early.
Males who had overprotective fathers have a 12% higher risk of dying before the age of 80. Women with overprotective fathers are 22% more likely to die before they reach 80 years of age. For males raised by single parents, their risk of death before the age of 80 was 179% higher than those raised by two parents.
Rilmenidine, a drug commonly prescribed to help treat hypertension can help slow the effects of aging and extend lifespan, a new study reports.
Following at least one of four healthy eating patterns reduces the risk of death as a result of cardiovascular disease, cancer, or respiratory disease.
Three to four one-minute bouts of vigorous physical activity a day, such as running for a bus or walking fast to complete tasks reduces the risk of all-cause and cancer-related death by 40%, and a 49% reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
Contrary to expectations, researchers found older adults who live in countries with greater age bias had better health outcomes than those who lived in countries with less age bias. The study found older people tend to live longer in countries with more negative attitudes toward the aging population.
A new study will investigate the genetic and biological mysteries of extreme longevity and healthy aging.
Two-minute bursts of vigorous physical activity totaling 16 minutes per week were associated with an 18% reduced risk of death and a 15% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Burst exercise up to 53 minutes per week is linked to a 36% lower risk of death from any health cause.
In mice, disruption of the growth hormone receptor gene in fat cells improved insulin sensitivity in advanced age and increased lifespan.
Researchers have designed a new model of life expectancy that's based less on disease diagnosis, and more on other factors including cholesterol levels and lifestyle.
Regular weight training exercise is associated with a reduced risk of death, a new study reports. Incorporating aerobic exercise with weight-based exercise adds to the protective effect.
