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Scientists Did the Math on Cannibalism. Apparently Eating Other People Is Not Good for Your Health
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (810+ words) New study suggests prion disease, not calories, made cannibalism an evolutionary dead end....
A Massive 30-Year Study Found the Strength Training Sweet Spot Linked to Living Longer
3+ week, 4+ day ago (139+ words) It's really not that big of an effort, and it's absolutely worth it....
The 150-minute Exercise Rule Helps Your Heart. But If You're Serious About It, Better Aim for 600 Minutes
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (744+ words) New data suggests 150 minutes a week is a floor, not a ceiling. Public health advice says you should get at least 150 minutes of brisk walking, cycling, running or other moderate-to-vigorous exercise each week. However, a new study suggests that the…...
Scientists Studied Half A Million People And Found A Sleep Sweet Spot For Healthy Aging
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (501+ words) Too little sleep was linked to faster ageing. So was too much....
The legendary Dick Van Dyke credits his incredible longevity to one particular habit. Science says he's right
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (929+ words) Optimism really is underrated. Dick Van Dyke, the legendary American actor and comedian who starred in classics such as Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, turns 100 on December 13. The beloved actor credits his remarkable longevity to his positive outlook…...
Scientists Tried to Age Young Ovaries with Old Microbes but Accidentally Made Them More Fertile
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (536+ words) In mice, an aging gut unexpectedly gave fertility a lift. The experiment began with a straightforward prediction: microbes from older mice would age young ovaries. But when the results came in, the data pointed the other way. “Our original hypothesis…...
This Freshwater Fish Can Live Over 120 Years and Shows No Signs of Aging. But It Has a Problem
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (790+ words) An ancient freshwater species may be quietly facing a silent collapse. They glide through the water with the serenity of age. Some were born before World War I, others during the Great Depression. In the shallows of Minnesota’s Rice Lake,…...
Scientists Just Developed a Urine Test That Reveals Your True Biological Age
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (616+ words) How old are you really? The answer is in your pee. For years, the “gold standard” for measuring biological age — which is how fast you’re aging, regardless of what your birthday cake says — has been DNA methylation clocks. These tests…...
Not Money or Fame: Harvard's 85-Year-Long Study Shows Why Relationships Matter Most for Happiness
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (536+ words) It's not money, it's not fame or glory. It's all about healthy relationships. Enjoy this masterful TED talk! The Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the most comprehensive longitudinal studies ever conducted, has sought to answer a fundamental question…...
Scientists Found That Castrated Animals Live Up to 20% Longer and the Same Might Be True for Humans
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (704+ words) Cutting off reproduction — from birth control to castration — consistently adds years to life across species, even humans. Scientists had previously argued that reproduction drains the body, shortening life in the process. This new research makes that connection unmistakable. “Reproduction is…...