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You don’t have to live in a special “blue zone” to be live longer.
Hara hachi bu is an eating practice followed by some of the world’s oldest people.
Public squares, secret gardens and offbeat cafes can offer respite and a sense of community connection, which contribute to happiness.
Saul Newman’s research suggests that we’re completely mistaken about how long humans live for.
The number of people living to 100 is rising. Diet, medication use, sleep and where you live could all contribute.
Centenarians living in the world’s ‘blue zones’ share a surprising number of similarities when it comes to their usual diet.
Aging is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. Figuring out what influences longevity and how to identify rapid agers could lead to healthier and longer lives for more people.
More and more people are living to 100, but in some regions of the world there’s more of them – what does this tell us?
From donuts to avocados, food impacts your heart health. Here we delve into the science of how to eat – to reduce your chances of cardiovascular disease.
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