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A recent analysis in the United States identified 55,000 centenarians (people 100 years and older), most of whom were women (The Centenarian Population 2007-2011).
A study looked to find out what they were thinking about and what lifestyle factors might be contributing to their longevity.
Telephone surveys were conducted with 104 of the US residents who were or will be 100 in 2014, and 302 peopl...
Do you blame bad genes on your shape and weight?
Do you know someone who does?
While there is little doubt that some people tend to store fat more better than others and some people just never seem to put on weight, having a so-called obesity gene doesn't necessarily doom you to being fat.
Provided you stay active.
A meta-analysis (where they study studies) that included 45 studies of 218,...
It seems obvious that following a healthy lifestyle can lead to a longer life, but new research has shown that adopting healthy lifestyle habits can add years, even among people who are already well into their 70s.
Getting regular exercise, staying engaged with friends and family, and abstaining from smoking were all associated with longer life in a study that followed people in their mid-70s and...
Are you thinking you might wait until you have more time or until you retire until you get fit. Or until the kids get older and you have more time for yourself.
That might not be a good idea if the results of a recent study are anything to go by.
The study found that higher fitness levels in midlife are associated with a lower risk for dementia in later life.
The research, from The Cooper Insti...
In a recently reported study researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and The Cooper Institute have found that being physically fit during your 30s, 40s, and 50s not only helps extend lifespan, but it also increases the chances of aging healthily, free from chronic illness.
Previous research has shown that high cardiorespiratory fitness levels lessen the risk of death, but until now it had b...
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