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·February 6, 2023·6 min read

Children of Overprotective Parents Tend to Live Less

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.

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·January 23, 2023·3 min read

Hypertension Drug Could Be Repurposed to Delay Aging

Rilmenidine, a drug commonly prescribed to help treat hypertension can help slow the effects of aging and extend lifespan, a new study reports.

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·January 9, 2023·5 min read

Variety of Healthy Eating Patterns Linked With Lower Risk of Premature Death

Following at least one of four healthy eating patterns reduces the risk of death as a result of cardiovascular disease, cancer, or respiratory disease.

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·December 8, 2022·6 min read

One-Minute Bursts of Activity During Daily Tasks Could Prolong Your Life

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.

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·November 25, 2022·5 min read

Older Adults Live Longer in Counties With Greater Age Bias

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.

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·November 18, 2022·3 min read

What Underpins Exceptional Longevity?

A new study will investigate the genetic and biological mysteries of extreme longevity and healthy aging.

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·October 28, 2022·7 min read

Short Bursts of Vigorous Activity Linked With Increased Longevity

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.

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·October 26, 2022·5 min read

Disruption of the Growth Hormone Receptor Gene in Adipose Tissue Results in Increased Lifespan

In mice, disruption of the growth hormone receptor gene in fat cells improved insulin sensitivity in advanced age and increased lifespan.

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·September 29, 2022·5 min read

How Long Older Adults Will Live Comes Down to 17 Often Surprising Factors

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.

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·September 28, 2022·6 min read

Regularly Exercising With Weights Linked to Lower Risk of Death

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.

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·September 27, 2022·5 min read

Coffee Drinking Is Associated With Increased Longevity

Drinking at least two cups of coffee a day, even instant coffee was associated with increased longevity and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

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·August 24, 2022·3 min read

Physical Activity May Have a Stronger Role Than Genes in Longevity

Higher rates of light physical activity and moderate-to-vigorous exercise were associated with a lower risk of death. Sedentary lifestyles were associated with a higher risk of death. The findings were consistent among women with different levels of genetic predispositions to longevity.