How often have you pondered your dad’s diabetes or the heart disease that runs in the family and thought, “Am I going to get that? Is it inevitable?” With all we’ve learned about genetics, it seems reasonable to think that some of our health outcomes will be determined by those invisible forces buried deep in…

Women often don’t score as well as men in surveys of financial literacy. One area where we seem to do better is “longevity literacy,” or understanding how long we’re likely to live. Longevity literacy is essential to smart retirement planning. Overestimate your longevity, and you could retire too late or scrimp too much. Underestimate it…

Water serves more than just a thirst-quenching purpose, it also helps the body flush out toxins and aid in weight management. Recent research has even suggested that staying hydrated may be a key factor in longevity and anti-aging. On the other hand, not drinking enough water can lead to elevated serum sodium levels, increasing the…

Japan has a consistently high life expectancy and is one of the world’s leading countries in terms of longevity. According to data from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, as of September 2022, there were 90,526 centenarians in Japan, an increase of 4,016 from 2021. The Japanese are known for their healthy and long lives,…

Beetroot, a root vegetable that is also known as a beet, is considered a superfood by many due to its high level of antioxidants and phytochemicals known to boost your body’s health. This ruby-colored delight gets its pigment from betacyanins, powerful antioxidants known to reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative stress. Beets also contain anthocyanins, antioxidants found only in red, purple, and…

What do we need for a long and happy life? The answer to this question is emerging from the longest study on happiness conducted by the Harvard Study of Adult Development. ———– 👉 Support The Epoch Times: get the best coffee roasted in America at 15% off with code Health15 at DayesCoffee.com ———– We spoke…

By Sandra Block From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Follow a local newspaper long enough and you’ll probably come upon a story about a 100-year-old resident who still bowls, goes square dancing twice a week and occasionally enjoys a shot of tequila. About 97,000 Americans are centenarians—100 or older—and a handful of those are supercentenarians—individuals who have…

What if changing your diet meant that you might be able to live to be 100? Too good to be true? Research says otherwise and to “pass the olive oil.” The Mediterranean Diet: a Prescription for Good Health What is the Mediterranean diet? It’s been touted for years by doctors, researchers, and registered dietitians as…

People have long sought the secret to living a longer and healthier life, and researchers believe they’ve discovered part of that equation. It could be as simple as drinking enough water. A new study published in The Lancet journal eBioMedicine, finds people who stay properly hydrated are less likely to show signs of premature aging and…

People have long sought the secret to living a longer and healthier life, and researchers believe they’ve discovered part of that equation. It could be as simple as drinking enough water. A new study published in The Lancet journal eBioMedicine, finds people who stay properly hydrated are less likely to show signs of premature aging and…