When Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins turned 100, she decided to try a new hobby. When you imagine a hobby for a centenarian, you may think of knitting, playing cards, or even low-impact swimming. The last thing anyone would imagine is … [Read more...]
Print This PageFairfax County, Virginia is Number One in Life Expectancy
May 29, 2019 by
Mark has lived in Fairfax County for 15 years now. He admits that his home is a bit older and smaller than he would like and that the traffic is sometimes horrendous on the main roads and highways during rush hour, yet he has no … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Key to Longevity May Lie in This Village
June 28, 2017 by
Boxin Huang (115) is the oldest resident of China’s Bapan Village, a tiny village where some of the oldest people in the world reside. At 115, Huang’s age is remarkable, but he is not alone, as many residents live long past 100 … [Read more...]
Print This PageU.S. Life Expectancy Has Declined for the First Time Since 1993
December 13, 2016 by
Last Wednesday, The Economist's “Business of Longevity” conference took place, attracting world-renowned experts in aging. One of the main themes of the conference was the need to change the way we think about longevity, as we are … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow longevity is influenced by eating habits (From CNN)
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Print This PageLooking for love may take 3 months or more off lifespan
December 3, 2010 by
A Harvard study earlier this year concluded that men who “matured” in a social environment where women were scarce may have a shorter life span of at least three months. The study is published in the August issue of the journal … [Read more...]
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