Longevity

Unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life with our science-backed longevity coverage. Explore the latest research on how diet and your environment affect your longevity as well as practical tips for aging well that extend your health span.

How South Korea makes the most innovative sunscreen in the world

Health
How South Korea makes the most innovative sunscreen in the world
How South Korea makes the most innovative sunscreen in the world

FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 20 years

Health
FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 20 years
FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 20 years

These surprising early symptoms may be linked to Alzheimer's

Health
These surprising early symptoms may be linked to Alzheimer's
These surprising early symptoms may be linked to Alzheimer's

What happens to your body when you work out before you eat

Health
What happens to your body when you work out before you eat
What happens to your body when you work out before you eat

Could damaged cartilage one day grow back?

Health
Could damaged cartilage one day grow back?
Could damaged cartilage one day grow back?

What intermittent fasting really does for your body and brain

Health
What intermittent fasting really does for your body and brain
What intermittent fasting really does for your body and brain

The debate that could reveal the secret of superagers

Health
The debate that could reveal the secret of superagers
The debate that could reveal the secret of superagers

What Germany can teach the world about healthy aging

Health
What Germany can teach the world about healthy aging
What Germany can teach the world about healthy aging

Does the naked mole rat hold the secret to a long life?

Animals
Does the naked mole rat hold the secret to a long life?
Does the naked mole rat hold the secret to a long life?

What does it take to lead a happier life?

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What does it take to lead a happier life?
What does it take to lead a happier life?

Want to get stronger? Your brain may matter more than muscles

Health
Want to get stronger? Your brain may matter more than muscles
Want to get stronger? Your brain may matter more than muscles

5 common myths about menopause, debunked

Health
5 common myths about menopause, debunked
5 common myths about menopause, debunked

How breast cancer research is helping prostate cancer patients

Science
How breast cancer research is helping prostate cancer patients
How breast cancer research is helping prostate cancer patients

The fitness habit that may matter most for longevity

Health
The fitness habit that may matter most for longevity
The fitness habit that may matter most for longevity

Reading books can help you live longer—here's how

Health
Reading books can help you live longer—here's how
Reading books can help you live longer—here's how
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