Longevity

Using Facebook may increase your longevity

A new study says that using Facebook is associated with living longer as it serves to maintain and enhance an individual's real-world social ties.

Nov 01, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

Want to live a very long life? Follow these five basic rules for a healthier, happier lifestyle!

Following are five simple common-sense rules, if followed will keep you fit and add years to your life.

Oct 28, 2016, 13:28 PM IST

Life expectancy in Australia hits new high: Report

ABS Director of Demography Beidar Cho said the life expectancy for Australians in 2015 was comparable for other first-world nations.

Oct 28, 2016, 10:06 AM 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

125 years - The absolute limit of human lifespan!

Since the 1970s, the maximum duration of life - the age to which the oldest people live -- has risen.

Oct 06, 2016, 13:41 PM IST

Five scientifically-proven ways to live longer!

Making few changes in your lifetyle can help you live longer and healthier. Here are a few tricks that'll add years to your life.

Aug 10, 2016, 13:18 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

Want to live longer? Add more whole grains to your diet!

As per a new study, consuming nearly four servings of whole grains such as bran, oatmeal and quinoa a day can reduce the risk of premature death.

Jun 14, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Global life expectancy increased by 5 years since 2000: WHO

The report states that globally life expectancy increased by 5 years between 2000 and 2015, the fastest increase since the 1960s. 

May 20, 2016, 09:38 AM IST

Want to live longer? Cut down your sitting time by 71 minutes!

A new study suggests that reducing sitting time at work by 71 minutes per day can have positive effect in the long.

Apr 21, 2016, 12:04 PM IST

Researchers find variable affecting long life

Using two types of statistical analysis, the researchers were able to assess the relative importance of a total of 65 different variables in predicting participants' mortality risk.

Mar 01, 2016, 11:19 AM IST

Exercise regularly to keep your heart healthy, live longer

The study revealed that even small amount of physical activities, including standing, are linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Jan 19, 2016, 15:40 PM IST

Secret to living up to 100 years of age!

The results of the study indicate that several disease variants may be absent in centenarians versus the general population.  

Dec 21, 2015, 12:21 PM IST