Publications

​​Author: Lindsey TannerGo ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups daily.In a study of nearly half-a-million British adults, coffee drinkers had a slightly lower risk of death over 10 years than abstainers. The appare...

Stuart Cook published the demographic study of longevity and mortality rates of UK population based on the Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) longevity projection model. In the article, author discusses life expectancy predictions and pension scheme liabilities.Author: Stuart CookMost readers will be well aware of the marked increase in ...

Author: David WilliamsThe human brain holds many mysteries, among which are the specifics of how exactly memories work. There are a lot of different theories as to how the brain operates as far as memory as a function is concerned, but now researchers have finally made some real progress towards a better understanding of it.To be ...

The Harvard Health Letter outlined the current view on the use of telomere length evaluation as a test of expected longevity.There's no crystal ball in medicine that can predict how fast you're aging or how long you'll live. But the latest trend in private screening tests claims to provide a tantalizing clue. The tests offer a snapshot...

Author: Jordan RosenfeldA New Year with its fresh blank slate beckons. This will be the year we go to the gym regularly, become vegetarian, stop smoking or drinking, we say, resolutions that may or may not stick. However, what if the path to a longer, healthier life does not lie at the gym or in the fridge at all, but in a higher ...

An review about the relationship of obesity, phisical activity, consumpion of fatty acids and antioxidants with brain aging and developmen of neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases).Authors: Hércules Rezende Freitas, Gustavo da Costa Ferreira, Isis Hara Trevenzoli, Karen de Jesus Oliveira, and Ricardo Augusto ...

An article about the features of anti-aging companies and the main trends of their development.Authors: João Pedro de Magalhães, Michael Stevens, and Daniel ThorntonAbstractAge-related conditions are the leading causes of death and health-care costs. Reducing the rate of aging would have enormous medical and financial benefits. Myriad genes an...

New research links "safe" levels of air pollution to premature death.Every day, you inhale thousands of gallons of air — mostly nitrogen, oxygen, and a smattering of other gases. But that air also contains tiny particles spewed from power plants, industrial factories, and vehicles. These pollutants can trigger heart attacks, strokes, a...

An interesting article about the benefits of saunas in reducing the risk of mortality from more common aging-dependent diseases.Author: Melissa MullinIn 2015 an incredible 20 year study of 2000 men aimed to measure the benefits of sauna usage. At the end of the study, they measured who died from non-accidental deaths, cancer,...

Author: John DayI have tried a lot of diets and exercise regimens over the years, without much success or benefit. I was suffering from high blood pressure and high cholesterol and consulted fellow doctors and nutritionists. Everyone seemed to have a different answer.But everything began to change as I came to know Bapan, China - a place I read abo...

​Author: Kim HayesAfter completing a study that spanned more than a decade, researchers have discovered a link between chronic pain and an increased risk for dementia. In the population-based study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers interviewed 10,065 people older than 62. They interviewed participants in 1998 ...

Summer is a great time to spend more time outdoors, for example, working in the garden. This activity is pleasant and healthy, which means it will help you to remain young and cheerful.​Author: Kim HayesIn addition to providing nutritious veggies and fruits for your dinner table and beautiful flowers to decorate it, gardening offe...

Exercise your talents without the haste! Scientists from the Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing found that long-living people of music and literature showed their standout successes at a later age.​Authors: Maurits P.J. Hafkamp, Joris P.J. Slaets, and David van BodegomAbstractLife history theory links human physical and sexual ...

​​Author: Pinchas CohenSince the dawn of humanity, people have been seeking anti-aging remedies, and this field has continued to grow unchecked. Many billions of dollars have been spent on unproven and sometimes dangerous treatments as well as potentially useful but simplistic and broadly targeted, "one-size-fits-all" advice, often informed by...

​Author: Rosie Wolf WilliamsFor older adults who cannot travel or attend family events, the real world can become very small and stifling. But they may be able to escape their isolation to a degree through virtual reality (a technology that generates visuals and sounds making users feel as if an artificial world is real) — and a number of entr...

​By Healthy Aging TeamAmericans are living longer, and most of us want to stay in our own homes as long as possible.But staying healthy, secure, and independent at home requires more than installing grab bars in the bathroom. It's also about living in a community that can support you as you age.According to new research by the Milken Institute's Ce...

It is well known that the quantity and quality of food affect longevity. And what about spices?​Author: Vicki BattsMany people enjoy spicy foods for a variety of reasons: the flavor, the heat, the rush. But if you've got a penchant for hot peppers and all things spicy, it seems that you could be reeling in quite the health benefit...

How routine actions (in particular, work commute) can help you to benefit your longevity and health? Recent study from the University of Glasgow answered this question.​Author: Alice ParkFor most people, getting to and from work is more of a chore than an opportunity. But scientists say that people who use their daily commute to s...

Author: Yasmin AnwarAs we grow old, our nights are frequently plagued by bouts of wakefulness, bathroom trips and other nuisances as we lose our ability to generate the deep, restorative slumber we enjoyed in youth.But does that mean older people just need less sleep?Not according to UC Berkeley researchers, who argue in an articl...

An inspirational article about a centenarian cyclist.Author: Gretchen ReynoldsAt the age of 105, the French amateur cyclist and world-record holder Robert Marchand is more aerobically fit than most 50-year-olds — and appears to be getting even fitter as he ages, according to a revelatory new study of his physiology.The study, which appeared in...