FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 28, 2022·6 min readRegularly Exercising With Weights Linked to Lower Risk of DeathRegular 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 27, 2022·5 min readCoffee Drinking Is Associated With Increased LongevityDrinking at least two cups of coffee a day, even instant coffee was associated with increased longevity and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 24, 2022·3 min readPhysical Activity May Have a Stronger Role Than Genes in LongevityHigher 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 5, 2022·4 min readCan Exposure to “Young” Blood Increase Lifespan?Older mice did not significantly benefit from the blood of younger mice when it came to extending lifespan. However, younger mice who were exposed to the blood of older mice had a significant reduction in lifespan.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 27, 2022·7 min readBiological Age, Not Birthdate May Reveal Healthy LongevityAccelerated biological and epigenetic aging was associated with lower odds of older women living to the age of 90 and beyond.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 7, 2022·5 min readPost-pandemic Diet Shifts Could Avert Millions of DeathsEncouraging people to eat more fruits and vegetables, and reduce meat intake could avert up to 26 million deaths per year and make food more affordable.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 8, 2022·2 min readDo Optimists Live Longer?People who are more optimistic tend to live longer than those who are more pessimistic, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 12, 2022·5 min readHealthy Habits May Improve Longevity and Prevent Alzheimer’s DiseaseHealthy eating, daily exercise, reducing alcohol consumption, and not smoking not only lead to a longer life, but they can also reduce Alzheimer's risk for those with genetic risk factors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 5, 2022·5 min readCutting Calories and Eating at the Right Time of Day Leads to Longer Life in MiceRestricting calories and eating only during the most active part of the day helped extend the lifespan of mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 28, 2022·5 min readStudy Outlines the Characteristics of a ‘Longevity Diet’Researchers have identified an optimal diet to extend longevity comprising of various aspects of diet, from food composition and caloric intake to the length and frequency of fasting periods.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 14, 2022·4 min readLive Fast, Die Young? Or Live Cold, Die Old?Body temperature exerts a greater effect on longevity and lifespan than metabolic rate, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 10, 2022·5 min readSweet Vibes Between Longtime Couples Are Tied to Longer, Healthier LivesCouples who share positive experiences marked with humor and affection, and whose heart rates sync up, enjoy better health outcomes and live longer than couples who are more quarrelsome.Read More
