Longevity

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

Did you know? Your nose holds the key to let you live longer by sniffing out death!

 The results published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society contribute to growing evidence that smell testing gives a valuable window into the health of the brain as it ages – just as the back of the eye does to a skilled doctor.

May 15, 2017, 23:40 PM IST

An hour of daily running can add seven hours to your life, says study!

The team of researchers carrying out the study decided to take help from available research and investigate the benefits of other forms of exercise and how running was more effective.

Apr 15, 2017, 00:32 AM IST

Healthy living tops list of Indian consumer priorities

New research from global market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that nearly half (48%) of consumers in India aim to live a healthier lifestyle, followed by better time management (30%), improving relationships with family and friends (25%), and travelling (24%).

Apr 05, 2017, 09:56 AM IST

Parenthood may help you live longer, says research

Having a child can be tiring today, but take heart if you're a parent yourself. As per a new study, having kids can help increase your lifespan.

Mar 14, 2017, 11:40 AM IST

Hormone replacement therapy may increase women's longevity, says study

Having higher levels of calcium is a marker for the buildup of plaque, which increases the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Mar 09, 2017, 19:52 PM IST

Foods for longevity: Eat these to turn back the clock

Instead of piling up on processed foods loaded with artificial sweeteners and offers less nourishment, try to consume more nutrient-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables that promote health and longevity. 

Mar 02, 2017, 13:07 PM IST

A 'lively outdoor lifestyle' gives Australian men the longest life expectancy in the world!

Australians have notoriously poor diets, but said a "pretty good quality of life" counteracts the poor eating habits.

Feb 23, 2017, 11:48 AM IST

Longevity: Eating less can slow ageing process

The researchers found that when ribosomes, the cell's protein makers, slow down, the aging process slows too.

Feb 14, 2017, 12:33 PM IST

Doing these three simple things daily will help you live longer

Studies have shown that smiling releases happy hormones endorphins and serotonin - which will naturally help to reduce inflammation and pain.

Feb 02, 2017, 13:02 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

Young forever? Breakthrough as Salk scientists discover how to reverse signs of ageing – WATCH!

As per a new study, researchers at the Salk Institute in the US have found that intermittent expression of genes normally associated with an embryonic state can reverse the hallmarks of old age.

Dec 17, 2016, 09:55 AM IST

Want to live longer? Be optimistic in life!

As per a new research, women who maintain a positive outlook on life are less likely to die from several major causes of death - including cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease and infection, than those who are less optimistic.

Dec 08, 2016, 17:14 PM IST

Anti-ageing diet: Eat these five foods to look younger!

Making positive lifestyle choices, for instance, eating healthy, exercising regularly, not smoking, limiting alcohol intake, getting an adequate sleep, can help delay the ageing process and add years to your life.

Nov 24, 2016, 09:56 AM IST

Women who become mothers at or after 25 live longer, says study

The study by researchers at University of California San Diego in the US is the first to look at age at first child-birth in relation to longevity.

Nov 18, 2016, 18:49 PM IST