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Your Genes Shape 55% of Your Lifespan, New Study Finds
A landmark Science study upends decades of research, finding genetics account for over half of lifespan variation once accidental deaths are separated from biological aging.
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Longevity
31 articles tagged with "longevity"
nutrition
The Nordic Diet: Scandinavian Eating Linked to 23% Lower Mortality
A 28-year study of 76,000 Swedes finds that following Nordic dietary guidelines cuts mortality by 23%. The diet also benefits the planet.
wellness
The Cardiovascular Science of Love: How Relationships Shape Heart Health
Romantic and social bonds don't just feel good. They lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and cut cardiovascular mortality risk by up to 42%.
fitness
Zone 2 Training for Longevity: What 2026 Research Shows
Zone 2 cardio has been called the longevity exercise. But a 2025 narrative review challenges whether it's actually optimal. Here's what the latest evidence says.
nutrition
C15:0: The Fatty Acid Emerging as a Longevity Compound
Pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) shares cell-protective activities with rapamycin and metformin, and people in blue zones have significantly higher levels. Here's what the research shows.
wellness
Blue Zones Longevity Claims Validated by New Research
Rigorous demographic analysis confirms blue zones are legitimate longevity laboratories, with lifestyle factors, not genetics, driving exceptional lifespans.
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Weak Circadian Rhythms Linked to 2.5x Higher Dementia Risk
New research reveals that disrupted daily activity patterns may be an early warning sign for cognitive decline, with actionable steps to strengthen your biological clock.
wellness
Mitochondrial Health: The Cellular Key to Energy and Longevity
Your mitochondria determine how energetic you feel and how well you age. Here's what damages them, what protects them, and how to optimize their function.
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The 70% Lifespan Extension: Inside the Oxytocin-Alk5i Breakthrough
UC Berkeley researchers extended lifespan by 70% in elderly male mice using two existing compounds. Here's what this means for human longevity.
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More Muscle, Younger Brain: The MRI Study Changing How We Think About Aging
Research on 1,164 adults reveals that higher muscle mass correlates with younger brain age, while visceral fat accelerates cognitive aging. Here's what it means for your fitness strategy.
nutrition
The Dark Chocolate Compound Linked to Slower Biological Aging
King's College London researchers found that higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound in dark chocolate, correlate with younger biological age across 1,669 adults.
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Shingles Vaccine Cuts Dementia Risk by 20%: The Accidental Discovery
A Welsh vaccination policy created a natural experiment revealing that the shingles vaccine may prevent dementia and slow its progression in those already diagnosed.