Publications

From a sugar plantation worker to an entrepreneur: The world's new oldest person is a Jamaican mom-of-six who at 117 years and 38 days old maintains her longevity by eating plenty of fruit and the odd cow's footAuthor: Kiri BlakeleyThe new oldest living person in the world is a 117-year-old Jamaican woman who once worked for 'masters' ...

​Author: Nick FerrariThe editors at AARP have filtered through numerous medical journals and studies to identify the best actions you can take to achieve a longer, fuller life. We know there are no guarantees. But genetics account for just 25 percent of a person's longevity. The rest is up to you. With this collection of some of the most important ...

There are 10 days before the end of the early bird registration of the most significant worldwide conference on aging. Over 6,000 professionals in gerontology and geriatrics are expected to attend the World Congress in San Francisco, July 23-27. Known as "Everybody's Favorite City," it is home to well-respected academic centers, a hub ...

Parenthood appears to help delay death as you grow older, with parents living longer than those who are childless, Swedish researchers found.The differences in longevity were not overwhelming, however.For example, fathers were expected to live 2 years longer than non-fathers at age 60, while mothers were expected to live 1.5 years long...

The article about advances in the study of aging and age-ralated diseses, and ways to gain the long healthspan.Your Older Years: Lifespan or Healthspan?Author: David TempletonEach generation has searched for fountains of youth. But now science is taking up the cause that historically was the domain of the fantastical.As a first st...

British scientists from Imperial College London in collaboration with the World Health Organization conducted the study in which they estimated the probable increase in life expectancy in different countries in 2030.Average life expectancy set to increase by 2030 Author: Kate WightonThe study, led by scientists from Impe...

The ineteresting article about ways of health optimisation for long and active life, including physiological, mental and cultural aspects.​Author: Jane SimsB​ackgroundThe increasing number of people reaching their 80s and 90s has triggered multidisciplinary consideration of how to address and capitalise on the longevity pheno...

It is well known fact that The National Institute of Aging has Interventions Testing Program. Scientists tests effects of various drugs/molecules on the lifespan of mice. Here is a nice overview of data observed in 2016. http://www.longevityreporter.org/blog/2016/6/21/ew-results-from-the-most-rigorous-life-extending-drug-testing-program

The calorie restriction known to improve glucoregulatory control and extend both lifespan and healthspan. This study focuses on calorie restriction mimetic: on the type 2 diabetes drug acarbose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor that when taken with a meal, results in reduced assimilation of carboxydrates. Dietary sources (sweet potatoes, legumes, an...