Even if you do win the genetic jackpot and follow a good lifestyle, you would still be very lucky to live as long as the world’s oldest person.
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We all have a stake in life extension research, since we all age and are all slated to die. But one of the greatest risks it brings is the potential for social stagnation.
Nasty, brutish – but not necessarily short. Here’s how archaeologists know plenty of people didn’t die young.
Diets high in legumes, whole grains, nuts and less red and processed meat were shown to be more beneficial for longevity.
As modern medicine improves, so too does our ability to stave off disease. But can we overcome the most inescapable of afflictions - old age? Researchers around the world are trying to find out.
Is there a single master gene that controls longevity in all mammals? Or are ‘Fountain of Youth’ genes little more than a myth?
This discovery could be important in helping increase human healthspan and longevity.
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