3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (55+ words) San Marcos is pursuing designation as a "blue zone," a region known for residents who live exceptionally long and healthy lives. How to watch the 2026 Super Bowl: TV channel, streaming info and more. .. San Marcos is pursuing designation as a…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (312+ words) You might have heard of Blue Zones from Dan Buettner's inspiring Netflix documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones or his books. I'll admit, before this trip, I didn't know much about them either! David Chesworth, Blue Zones Credentialed…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (781+ words) Most people don't spend much time thinking about their grip strength. It's one of those things you notice only in passing'opening a stubborn jar, carrying grocery bags, or maybe attempting a pull-up at the gym. But that small moment of…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (799+ words) Using data from human twin studies, an international team of researchers arrived at the conclusion that the genetic contribution to how long we're likely to live is as high as 55%. This new finding is strikingly higher than previous estimates, which…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1000+ words) Cells are not immortal, and that is a good thing. After a certain number of divisions, many human cells stop multiplying for good. They enter a state called replicative senescence, where growth ceases but the cells remain alive. This built-in…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (588+ words) Apart from cooling off in the sea on holiday or lounging at my local lido in summer, swimming never really interested me. However, I recently spent two weeks on the south coast of Sri Lanka, where I stayed in a…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (506+ words) Tiny biological batteries known as mitochondria keep the body's cells running smoothly, and their gradual decline is linked to a wide range of age-related diseases. Now scientists think they have found a way to keep mitochondria powered for longer. A…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (504+ words) You know you're supposed to exercise regularly, but finding the motivation to do it can sometimes be tough. After all, work and general life obligations are really good at getting between you and the gym. Plus, you're tired and working…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (881+ words) Tired of being tired? Me too. These are my tried and tested 'hacks' for improving your sleep and waking up with loads of energy. Light pollution is a stealthy stealer of sleep, with studies showing that it can make it…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (388+ words) Actress Helen Mirren shared her feelings about the true meaning of longevity'and why she doesn't appreciate the tech sector's approach to it. "To me, the word longevity is being active, proactive, and productive over a long period of one's life,…...