Longer life

Humans may have reached maximum limit for lifespan: Study

Despite stories that with each generation we will live longer and longer, this review suggests there may be a maximum threshold to our biological limits that we cannot exceed.

Dec 07, 2017, 14:50 PM IST

Want to live longer? Eating red chilli may extend lifespan

The study found that daily consumption of hot red chilli peppers can lead to a 13 per cent reduction in total mortality, primarily in heart disease or stroke.

Jan 14, 2017, 17:38 PM IST

Five bad habits that shorten your lifespan!

Making a few changes in your lifestyle can slow the ageing process and help you live longer.

Oct 13, 2016, 10:25 AM IST

It's OUT! Smiling spouse is your ticket to healthier, longer life

Having a happy, smiling partner can keep you healthy and fit as you enter middle age and move towards the golden years, say researchers, adding that simply having a happy partner may enhance health as much as striving to be happy oneself.

Sep 27, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

Want to live longer? Restrict your calorie intake!

The researchers found that calorie restriction had a much bigger effect on metabolic outcomes than the amount of fat in the diet.

Jun 30, 2016, 13:07 PM IST

Here’s the secret to a longer, healthier life

After combing through 40,000 genes, researchers have found genes for a longer and a healthier life.

Dec 02, 2015, 11:35 AM IST