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The magic mushroom longevity study that’s too good to be true.
Centenarians are of such great interest to scientists because they may hold the key to understanding how we can live longer in good health.
The wrestling legend had numerous health issues before his death at 71.
These tests promise to show how much cellular ‘wear and tear’ your body has undergone, and how that corresponds with your age in years. Here’s what the science says.
Scientists compared diet, rapamycin and metformin in search for longevity boost.
Science has done many things that seem miraculous. Why not transfer your consciousness to a machine?
It might seem odd to look to someone who lived over 2,000 years ago for answers about AI. But Aristotle has enduring insights about friendships – and which ones are particularly valuable.
A simple test of your ‘grip strength’ can give you insights into your risk of type 2 diabetes, depression and even provide a picture of your longevity.
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.
Americans are spending more of their time alone. Contrary to national fears of a loneliness crisis, many of them find solitude essential for their well-being.
Is our lifespan primarily dictated by our genetics, or do our behaviour and environment play the more important role?
Among the big names investing big bucks to prolong their lives are Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google founders Sergei Brin and Larry Page, and Oracle’s Larry Ellison.
The study shows rates for smoking, obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease are comparatively higher in rural areas, leading to shorter life expectancy.
Like big, tall trees in old-growth forests, older animals are irreplaceable. Pulling them out leaves the ecosystem less resilient to future shocks. It’s time for ‘longevity conservation’ measures.
Understanding the differences in growth rate between animals can help clarify the mechanisms behind aging-related diseases and offer ways to treat them.
New research shows Olympic athletes generally outlive the general population by more than three years but the picture isn’t as pretty for elite AFL and rugby union players.
A new study in mice shows that dietary restriction can increase lifespan, but genes matter more.
Saul Newman’s research suggests that we’re completely mistaken about how long humans live for.
After the age of 60, exercise can help stimulate brain function. We take a look at what you should be doing.
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Professor of Biogerontology, University of Brighton
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Reader in Ageing Physiology, University of Westminster
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Karolinska Institutet
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Science, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor of Metabolic Medicine, University of Glasgow
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NIHR Academic In-Practice Fellow, UCL
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Professor of Gerontology and Public Health, Brunel University of London
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Professor in Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources, University of Hull
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Relaciones Institucionales de The Conversation España. Catedrático de Geografía Humana., IE University
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Adjunct Lecturer, School of Law, University of Notre Dame Australia
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Research Lecturer, School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University
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Professor emeritus, Queen's University Belfast
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Adjunct Professor, Curtin Law School and Curtin Business School, Curtin University
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Associate Professor in Biology and Biomedical Science, Aston University