Items Listed In The Longevity Category:Stress and AgingFor the past half-century, doctors have been warning that stress shortens lifespan and leads to a variety of diseases and infirmities. Now a doctor specializing in aging tells us that stress, in moderation, is good for us and will extend our lives. These seemingly diametrically opposed views are not so far apart as they seem at first glance. MORE... TM Shown to Extend LifespanTranscendental Meditation (TM) reduces death rates by 23% according to a new study in the May 2, 2005 issue of American Journal of Cardiology. The relaxation technique was found to be more effective than other relaxation programs or health education. MORE... Studying the Genetic Component in LongevityScientists are reporting the results of a detailed study on the gene-expression patterns in C. elegans with and without mutated daf-2 genes, which affects longevity. The mutated daf-2 gene leads to a doubling in lifespan. The research shows that several metabolic processes are repressed by the presence of the mutated gene. MORE... Another Study Confirms Mediterranean Diet BenefitsIn a study of nearly 75,000 Europeans, a Greek researcher found that a Mediterranean style diet was positively correlated with a longer lifespan. The high levels of anti-oxidents in the diet was cited as the most likely reason for the life extending effect. MORE... Human Longevity in the FutureMany of our social systems are dependent on assumptions about our lifespan, including our personal planning for the contingencies of old age. Demographers predict that lifespan will not increase in this century, and may even decrase -- but that scenario ignores one important factor: the advancing rate of technological developments. MORE... Okinawans Have Highest Percentages Of CentenariansA new study of long-lived people from Okinawa suggests their longevity is probably a combination of lifestyle and genetics. A low calorie diet heavy on vegetables and fish seems a major contributing factor. MORE... |
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