Getting 10,000 steps a day. Improving your VO2 max. Putting berries on your breakfast. What are the habits you embrace in an effort to live a long, healthy life? Certainly it’s the routines we do regularly that impact our health the most. But there’s one well-intentioned habit in particular that longevity experts say can actually…
Share on PinterestResearchers are saying that a simple cheek swab sample could hold key information about how a person is aging. Image credit: Courtney Hale/Getty Images. Scientists have long known that aging varies widely among individuals, influenced by genetics and lifestyle choices. Now, a new tool called CheekAge offers a simple, noninvasive way to predict…
She loved beer and ice cream and lived to 97. Does lifestyle really matter to longevity? If you live to 100, is it because of genetics or your lifestyle? In this week’s “Dr. Sanjay Gupta On Call,” Dr. Gupta explains what matters most when it comes to longevity. Editor’s note: This video replaces a previous version that included…
There’s a lot that a healthy lifestyle can do for your longevity. But in old age, a big part of the equation comes down to genetics. A new study suggests only a small percentage of adults will live to 100, barring a big breakthrough. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…
Imagine waking up every morning feeling refreshed, energetic, and ready to take on the day. Imagine living a life free from chronic diseases, where your body and mind thrive well into old age. This isn’t just a fantasy; it’s a reality for people living in areas known as Blue Zones. Scattered across the globe, Blue…
The older we get, the more we have to pay close attention to our bone health to prevent things like fractures and breaks. Namely, bone density starts to decrease after middle age, with osteoporosis impacting one of every three women and one of every five men1 ages 50 and up. Source link