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Forever Young? Study Suggests Eating Less To Slow Down Aging
By Minnow Blythe | Feb 14, 2017 07:46 PM EST
Can consuming fewer calories help slow down aging?
Caloric Restriction Could Extend Life By 18 Years
By Beatrix Smith | Jan 20, 2017 08:00 AM EST
Practicing caloric restriction may extend one's life by 18 years, a new study on monkeys suggests.
Diabetes May Slash 9 Years Off Life, A New Study Says
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 19, 2017 07:09 PM EST
Adults with diabetics may have 9 years off their lifespan, researchers found.
New Blood Test Predicts Risk Of Dying From Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Disease
By Angela Laguipo | Jan 10, 2017 09:34 AM EST
A breakthrough blood test could predict the risk of dying from diseases like cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
New Hormone Prolongs Lifespan, Decreases Aging In Mice
By R. Siva Kumar | Jan 13, 2016 10:56 AM EST
Scientists discover that a new hormone produced by thymus gland tends to increase longevity.
Being a President or a World Leader can shorten lifespan, Study Says
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 15, 2015 12:31 PM EST
Leading a country can reduce one's lifespan, a new study found.
Happiness is not Linked to Longevity, Study Says
By Cheri Cheng | Dec 10, 2015 09:36 AM EST
Being happy or sad will not affect your lifespan, a new study is reporting.
Moderate Coffee Drinkers have a Lower Risk of Death, Study Says
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 17, 2015 05:24 PM EST
A new study is reporting that people who drink three to five cups of coffee per day tend to live longer than people who do not drink coffee.
Cancer Screenings Common but not Necessary for Seniors
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 19, 2014 11:13 AM EDT
According to a new study, cancer screenings are common but not beneficial for seniors with a short life expectancy.
Five Reasons to Eat more Whole Grains
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 11, 2014 02:56 PM EDT
Whole grains and wheat products can help people maintain their weight and reduce their risk of certain diseases.
Amgen’s Blood Cancer Drug Extended Lifespan in Late-Stage Study
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 04, 2014 09:46 AM EDT
Amgen Inc. announced that its blood cancer drug was capable of extending the lives of patients suffering from multiple myeloma.
Women who give Birth Later tend to Live Longer, Study Finds
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 25, 2014 09:22 AM EDT
A new study found that women who gave birth naturally after the age of 33 tended to live longer than women who could not.
Feeling Purposeful Increases LIfespan, Regardless of Age
By Christine Hsu | May 12, 2014 08:31 PM EDT
Believing that your life has purpose may promote longevity, according to a new study.
Scientists Study Longevity in the body of a 115-year-old Woman
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 28, 2014 09:30 AM EDT
Dutch researchers study longevity in a 115-year-woman who donated her body to science.
Roche’s Breast Cancer Drug Priced Too High, UK Watchdog States
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 23, 2014 11:34 AM EDT
UK watchdog, NICE will turn down Roche's breast cancer drug if costs do not fall.

Did You Know?

Productive Practices to Employ in Your Everyday Life

Staying active, productive, and keeping your mind at work, is a great way of staying healthy and happy. This is particularly true during lockdown, when it can feel easy to slip into a rut of laziness, without any clear-cut schedule. But with monotony talking its toll and resulting in a serious lack of motivation for many, how do we keep on top of a consistent workflow and schedule? Stuck for inspiration on how to stay productive and pro-active during the self-isolation, and also generally in your everyday life going forward? Take a look at this short list that we’ve compiled, detailing some practices that you might want to try and employ where possible.