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19 Oct 2024

Longevity Secrets Unveiled: The City Where Residents Live Longer Than Ever

With an average lifespan of 84 years, Okinawa, Japan, has one of the longest life expectancies in the world. A nutritious diet high in vegetables and whole grains, consistent exercise, and the idea of "ikigai," which cultivates a feeling of purpose, are important components of this longevity. A proactive healthcare system also prioritises preventive care, which enhances citizens' general wellbeing.

05 Nov 2022

You can create your own lifespan. Here’s how

Every species, including our own, has an inherent life span that serves as a kind of upper limit on the average lifespan. According to one interpretation of life span, a population of, say, flies would congregate to the maximum achievable life expectancy that is inherent to this specific species of flies if it were maintained in ideal laboratory circumstances, cared for properly, and kept generally safe.

27 Sep 2021

COVID-19 triggers biggest decrease in life expectancy since World War II, says study

Data from most of the 29 countries, mostly from Europe, the US and Chile was analysed by scientists. It recorded reductions in life expectancy last year and at a scale that wiped out years of progress.

12 Mar 2018

Having a child may reduce women's life by 11 years, claims study

This was a larger change than has been reported by other research groups for smoking or obesity.

21 Feb 2018

Walking the dog may help older adults live longer, suggests study

Clocking 150 minutes of weekly physical activity of any level, even if accumulated in short bouts, might be critical.

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10 Jan 2018

Women live longer than men - Here's the secret

Women's increased life expectancy is because they tend to have a survival advantage in infancy rather than adulthood. In times of adversity, newborn girls are more likely to survive than newborn boys.

26 Nov 2017

Be more outgoing to live a longer life: Study

Individuals who go out of the house on a regular basis invite more opportunities to engage with the outside world and may facilitate exposure to a variety of beneficial experiences.

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15 Nov 2017

Indian population has gained nearly a decade of life expectancy since 1990: Study

The Indian population has gained nearly a decade of life expectancy since 1990, rising to 66.9 years in men and 70.3 years in women.

02 Aug 2017

Women, take note! Conceiving in your thirties may increase your life expectancy

Normally, doctors advise women to start trying for a baby before they enter their thirties to avoid complications or problems in conceiving due to an apparent decline in quality and quantity of eggs.

31 Jul 2017

Record-setting world's oldest family reveals the secret to their long life! - Find out

As per the Daily Mail, the family grew up on a farm in County Armagh, Northern Ireland and lived on foods that were fresh and home-grown and apples were a family favourite.

21 Jul 2017

Three pillars for longer life span have been established! - Know what they are

As per the study, people who quit smoking, reduce weight and refrain from heavy alcohol intake are likely to live seven years longer in good health than the general population.

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18 May 2017

Australia one of world leaders for life expectancy, says WHO

Australia is one of the "world leaders" for life expectancy, ranked only behind Japan, Singapore and Switzerland, according to the World Health Organisation`s (WHO) latest world health check.

14 Apr 2017

An hour of daily running can add seven hours to your life, says study!

The team of researchers carrying out the study decided to take help from available research and investigate the benefits of other forms of exercise and how running was more effective.

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23 Feb 2017

A 'lively outdoor lifestyle' gives Australian men the longest life expectancy in the world!

Australians have notoriously poor diets, but said a "pretty good quality of life" counteracts the poor eating habits.

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22 Feb 2017

Researchers estimate life expectancy to exceed 90 by 2030!

The study offers many reasons behind the findings.

08 Dec 2016

Want to live longer? Be optimistic in life!

As per a new research, women who maintain a positive outlook on life are less likely to die from several major causes of death - including cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease and infection, than those who are less optimistic.

06 Dec 2016

Here's the truth about occasional smoking

But this new study suggests that smokers who go through much less than a pack of cigarettes a day still have an increased risk of an early death than non-smokers.

06 Oct 2016

125 years - The absolute limit of human lifespan!

Since the 1970s, the maximum duration of life - the age to which the oldest people live -- has risen.

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04 Oct 2016

This epigenetic clock can predict life expectancy!

A new international study suggests that some people have died very young, even after leading a healthy lifestyle, indicating that life expectancy is dependent on their genes.

14 Jun 2016

Want to live longer? Add more whole grains to your diet!

As per a new study, consuming nearly four servings of whole grains such as bran, oatmeal and quinoa a day can reduce the risk of premature death.

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