Longevity : Science World Report

Jul 21, 2015 10:22 AM EDT

Longevity: Altering RNA Helicases May Extend Lifespan

Could be extend our lives by changing our RNA? Scientists have made a breakthrough in decoding the aging process and how to dramatically slow it down.

Jul 08, 2015 12:02 PM EDT

Signs of Aging Detected in Young Adults: Some Age Faster Than Normal

If you look old on the outside, you're probably old on the inside. Researchers have taken a close look at a group of younger volunteers to see exactly how old they are biologically.

Jul 07, 2015 11:25 AM EDT

Heart Disease: Why Women Live Longer Than Men

Why don't men live as long as women? That's a good question and now, researchers may have an answer. Scientists have taken a closer look at heart disease in both women and men and have found that this may explain the difference.

Feb 27, 2015 09:49 AM EST

Feast or Famine? This Diet May Extend Your Life

A certain diet may be able to extend your life. Scientists have found that putting people on a feast-or-famine diet may mimic some of the benefits of fasting, and that adding antioxidant supplements may counteract some of those benefits.

Feb 02, 2015 08:02 AM EST

New DNA Clock May Predict How Long You Live

How long are you going to live? Scientists may have just identified a biological clock that provides vital clues about how long a person is likely to live.

Jan 26, 2015 08:45 AM EST

Your Friends May Predict How Long You Will Live

How long will you live? Apparently your friends can tell.

Jan 06, 2015 07:31 AM EST

Why Bowhead Whales Live for 200 Years Without Cancer

The bowhead whale can live for over 200 years with little evidence of age-related disease. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at this whale to find out why that is, which may provide untapped insights into how to live a long and healthy life.

Dec 18, 2014 11:44 AM EST

Feeling Younger Than Your Age May Cause You to Live Longer

Feeling younger than your actual age may just be good for you. Scientists have found that those who feel younger are liable to live longer.

Dec 18, 2014 09:22 AM EST

You May Live Longer: New Study Shows Life Expectancy has Increased Globally

You may be able to expect a few extra years of life. Researchers have found that people are living much longer worldwide than they were two decades ago, as death rates from infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases have fallen.

Jun 25, 2014 09:45 AM EDT

Women Who Naturally Give Birth Later in Life May Live Longer

There may be a way to tell if one woman will live longer than another. Scientists have found that women who are naturally able to have children later in life tend to live longer.

May 23, 2014 08:22 AM EDT

Blocking Pain Receptors May Extend Life and Encourage a Youthful Metabolism

Scientists have found that blocking a pain receptor not only extends lifespan, but also can cause a more youthful metabolism--at least where mice are concerned.

May 20, 2014 07:46 AM EDT

Your Sense of Taste Could Impact How Long You Live: Dangers of a Sweet Tooth

Taste buds may be to blame for how long you live. Scientists have discovered that how you sense certain foods may have a powerful role in whether or not you live a long and healthy life-at least when it comes to fruit flies.