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Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled during the past generation. (Photo: Pixabay)

People with better education may have longer life, says study

Study of genes finds that people who are overweight cut their life expectancy by two months for every extra kilogramme...

14 Oct 2017 5:51 AM GMT

We dont have to be running marathons to stay healthy (Photo: Pixabay)

People who finish daily chores tend to live longer: study

Improving levels of physical activity both light and moderate could be almost as effective as rigorous regular exercise.

19 Nov 2017 1:15 PM GMT

Amish people. (Photo: Pixabay)

Amish gene mutation makes some live 10 years longer: study

Researchers also discover they live healthier.

16 Nov 2017 6:38 AM GMT

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At 106, tireless French cyclist hops back in the saddle

Marchand in 2012 set a world record for a 100-year-old when he cycled 24 kilometers in an hour.

28 Oct 2018 7:17 AM GMT

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Can a dog's colour impact longevity?

22 Oct 2018 1:41 PM GMT

Stephen Hawking passes away at 76 (Photo: AFP)

Here's what Stephen Hawking's final fear was

Celebrated professor was afraid of the rise of superhumans resistant to disease.

15 Oct 2018 7:05 AM GMT

The Klotho family of two receptor proteins is located on the surface of cells of specific tissues. (Photo: Pixabay)

Secrets of longevity protein revealed

By developing drugs that enhance the pathway, he said, researchers can target diabetes and obesity.

18 Jan 2018 1:55 PM GMT

In Britain, for example, the elderly are advised to do moderate-to-intense exercise at least 150 minutes per week (Photo: AFP)

Elderly people may live longer with 'no-sweat' exercise few hours a...

To improve health and reduce the risk of dying, workouts must be strenuous and more long-lasting.

20 Feb 2018 1:24 PM GMT

Japan is known for the longevity of its people and has been home to several oldest title holders. (Photo: AFP)

'World's oldest person' dies in Japan at 117

Japan is known for the longevity of its people and has been home to several oldest title holders.

22 April 2018 2:20 PM GMT

Analysing these cells, the authors found that the supercentenarians had a very high level of cells that are cytotoxic. (Photo: ANI)

Scientists crack secret to longevity

Scientists use cytotoxic T-cells analysis to check life longevity.

16 Nov 2019 6:03 AM GMT

The minimum recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each week reduces likelihood of death in older males. (Photo: Pixabay)

Almost any amount of exercise may help older men win longevity race

This is encouraging for older adults, as it is easier for them to reach the target without worrying about sustaining...

3 March 2018 5:58 AM GMT

They observed a significant interaction between coffee consumption and age (Photo: AFP)

Higher coffee consumption can add years to your life

They examined whether sex, age or Mediterranean diet had any influence on the association between baseline coffee...

28 Aug 2017 5:14 AM GMT