Intermittent Fasting Can Help Slow Brain Ageing, Boost Longevity: Study
A team of scientists at the Buck Institute for ‘Research on Ageing’ in California have found a role for a gene called OXR1 that is necessary for the lifespan extension seen with dietary restriction and is essential for healthy brain ageing.
Jan 16, 2024, 17:59 PM IST
Who Is Bryan Johnson, The Billionaire Tech Tycoon Who Wants To Be Immortal, Takes 111 Pills And Used His Son's Blood To Reverse Ageing?
Bryan Johnson's Eternal Quest: Bryan Johnson, a billionaire entrepreneur with a history of innovation, has embarked on an unconventional journey to defy ageing. Spending $2 million annually, he follows a strict regimen that includes an early bedtime, an intermittent fasting diet, and hours of concentrated thought. His pursuit of eternal youth even led him to experiment with blood swapping.
Aug 12, 2023, 20:46 PM IST
Having a child may reduce women's life by 11 years, claims study
This was a larger change than has been reported by other research groups for smoking or obesity.
Mar 12, 2018, 13:15 PM IST
Walking the dog may help older adults live longer, suggests study
Clocking 150 minutes of weekly physical activity of any level, even if accumulated in short bouts, might be critical.
Feb 21, 2018, 11:26 AM IST
Experts identify nine key factors to help you live a longer life
Experts have analysed the 'blue zones' around the world and come up with two main factors that increase our longevity – having a healthy lifestyle and a reason to live.
Dec 26, 2017, 08:43 AM IST
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
Be more outgoing to live a longer life: Study
Individuals who go out of the house on a regular basis invite more opportunities to engage with the outside world and may facilitate exposure to a variety of beneficial experiences.
Nov 26, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
Indian population has gained nearly a decade of life expectancy since 1990: Study
The Indian population has gained nearly a decade of life expectancy since 1990, rising to 66.9 years in men and 70.3 years in women.
Nov 15, 2017, 13:43 PM IST
Women, take note! Conceiving in your thirties may increase your life expectancy
Normally, doctors advise women to start trying for a baby before they enter their thirties to avoid complications or problems in conceiving due to an apparent decline in quality and quantity of eggs.
Aug 02, 2017, 11:30 AM IST
Record-setting world's oldest family reveals the secret to their long life! - Find out
As per the Daily Mail, the family grew up on a farm in County Armagh, Northern Ireland and lived on foods that were fresh and home-grown and apples were a family favourite.
Jul 31, 2017, 20:53 PM IST
Good health and longevity: Why happiness matters?
A study has claimed that people who experience a range of positive emotions in their daily lives - from enthusiasm to cheerfulness and calm - may have a lower risk of chronic diseases and premature death.
Jul 25, 2017, 11:11 AM IST
Three pillars for longer life span have been established! - Know what they are
As per the study, people who quit smoking, reduce weight and refrain from heavy alcohol intake are likely to live seven years longer in good health than the general population.
Jul 21, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
Ayurveda for longevity: Items that should be included in your daily diet
Ayurvedic medicine has a very holistic approach to diet and food as whatever we eat is extremely important for keeping the mind and body healthy.
Jul 18, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Animal-based protein vs plant-based protein - Which is better for longevity?
Weight loss through diet offers a range of health benefits, including reducing your risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.
Jul 12, 2017, 13:42 PM IST
Coffee – Health benefits, why you shouldn't drink it first thing in morning
While coffee has its fair share of health benefits, the idea of replacing that tall glass of water with coffee first thing in the morning may not be the best way to do so.
Jul 12, 2017, 10:54 AM IST
Coffee lovers, rejoice! Your favourite hot cuppa can increase your longevity
Claimed to be the largest of its kind, the study had ethnically diverse participants who included African-Americans, Japanese-Americans, Latinos and whites.
Jul 10, 2017, 21:34 PM IST
No limit to human life span? New study claims longevity can far exceed 115 years!
Published in a series of papers in the journal Nature, the papers present the case that there is no compelling evidence that we are approaching an upper limit on our mortality – or at the very least, that such a limit may be considerably higher than 115 years.
Jun 30, 2017, 16:05 PM IST
Struggling with these health conditions? Get married to help you live longer
Researchers studied over a million adults with the three main risk factors for heart disease - high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.
Jun 09, 2017, 10:34 AM IST
Artificial Intelligence can now predict how long you are going to live
Precision radiology is the new thing which makes use of feature engineering and deep learning methods in a radiomics framework to predict the age of a person.
Jun 07, 2017, 17:11 PM IST
