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Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Do You Understand What Normal Blood Pressure Is? Many Americans Wrongly Assume They Do

Many Americans wrongly assume they know what normal blood pressure is, and that false confidence can be deadly.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Psychology is improving brain health and aging

Researchers are developing new interventions that can help prevent, identify, and manage cognitive decline.

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

Five Ways Mindfulness Helps You Age Better

Research suggests that being more mindful in our everyday lives can protect our health as we age—and even help us live longer.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Humans Could Live up to 150 Years

A study counts blood cells and footsteps to predict a hard limit to our longevity.

Health & Fitness | Health News

Top Longevity Supplements to Take for Anti-Aging

In this article you will discover the top longevity supplements to take to slow down aging, improve energy, brain, skin and immune health.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Stop drinking, keep reading, look after your hearing: a neurologist’s tips for fighting memory loss and Alzheimer’s

When does forgetfulness become something more serious? And how can we delay or even prevent that change? We talk to brain expert Richard Restak

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Social stress can speed up immune system aging – new research

While the immune system naturally gets weaker with age, social stressors like trauma and discrimination can hasten immunosenescence.

Health & Fitness | Health Tips

Want to Live Longer? A New Study Shows These Diet Changes Could Improve Your Lifespan by *Decades*

Eating well should be effortless, sustainable, and enjoyable. Discover the foods, habits, and practical choices that work best for you.

Psychology | Personality

Fighting Against Aging Stereotypes

Ageism is “the last prejudice to bubble to the surface of our consciousness,” says author/activist Ashton Applewhite.

Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information

The Future of Work: Shorter Hours, Longer Careers - The Atlantic

Humans may soon live to be 100, which likely means more years on the job. That could be a good thing, if we take the opportunity to redesign work.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Meditative Practice and Spiritual Wellbeing May Preserve Cognitive Function in Aging - Neuroscience News

Kirtan Kriya, a simple meditation practice that centers on psychological and spiritual wellbeing, may help to reduce some Alzheimer's related risk factors and improve cognition in older adults.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Longevity Linked to Proteins That Calm Overexcited Neurons

New research makes a molecular connection between the brain and aging — and shows that overactive neurons can shorten life span.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Seniors Who Walk For 30 Minutes Daily Cut Risk Of Death From Any Cause - Study Finds

Two new studies agree that staying active is perhaps the best way for older adults to live longer is to walk every day well into their golden years.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Playing Golf Just Once A Month May Lower Risk Of Death In Older Adults - Study Finds

Fore! Researchers say that going for a round of golf at least once per month can lower an older adult's overall risk of death.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Seniors Who Have Relations Regularly Are More Content In Their Lives - Study Finds

Even in our senior years, having sex regularly -- or even just fooling around -- can significantly improve wellbeing and contentment in life, a new study finds.

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

How to Be Optimistic: It'll Help You Live Longer

Pessimists may suspect this finding, but researchers who tracked the health outcomes of thousands of adults across many years found optimists were much more likely to reach 85. Optimism is teachable.

Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research

Cheer up! Optimists live longer | Science | AAAS

Large study finds association between positive attitude and extended life span

Health & Fitness | Health News

Learn to Age Well From the Real ‘Experts’

Some people age better than others. That's often because they've lived better than others thanks to wisdom and habits passed down for generations.

Health & Fitness | Health News

Statins can benefit all ages, including those over 75, study finds

A new study reverses current thinking on giving statins to people over 75, finding the cholesterol-lowering drugs benefit people of all ages with minimal risk.

Health & Fitness | Sleep

Deep Sleep A Natural 'Fountain Of Youth' In Old Age, Study Says

A new study finds that seniors who don't get enough deep sleep are more likely to suffer from memory loss and life-threatening ailments like heart disease.

Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support

Why Relationships Are the Key to Longevity - Mindful

Fostering and maintaining close friendships can help keep your brain healthier as you age.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

6 things that make people live longer, happier lives - Business Insider

Harvard followed 800 people for their entire lives to see what makes people live happier, healthier, and longer. The study was the longest prospective study of physical and mental health in the world, and it found six factors that impact happiness, includ

Health & Fitness | Sleep

'World's Largest Sleep Study' Finds 7 To 8 Hours A Night Is Best For Our Brain - Study Finds

Researchers behind what's touted as the "world's largest sleep study" say sleeping for seven to eight hours a night -- no more, no less -- will put you at the top of your game the following day.

Health & Fitness | Health

New technique could see humans live to 150 and regrow organs ‘for the price of a coffee a day’  | Daily Mail Online

An extraordinary new anti-ageing technique being developed by Australian researchers could see humans live to 150 and regrow their organs by 2020 - costing as much as a cup of coffee each day.

Psychology | Personality

Smile! Happiness After 60 Key To Living Longer, Study Claims

Happiness could be the key to a longer life, a new study finds. Researchers from the Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore found that the happier a person is, the more likely they'll enjoy a greater lifespan.

Health & Fitness | Health News

Health Coaching Might Sound ‘New Age’, but It Could Help You Reach Old Age

There are two ways of tackling chronic lifestyle diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes: discover new drugs and treatments or persuade people to make positive lifestyle changes to avoid developing them in the first place. Health coaching is

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

95-Year Stanford Study Reveals Secret to Living Longer, More Fulfilling Life

This Stanford study by Lewis Terman shows us that living longer is related to pursuing life goals and focusing on achievements, not being stress free.

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Religious people live four years longer than atheists, study finds | Daily Mail Online

The Ohio State University study was based on 1,000 obituaries published across the US in 2011. While the data set is small, the psychology research team insisted there is merit to the correlation.

News | The News

Elderly in U.S. Are Projected to Outnumber Children for First Time - WSJ

Americans over 65 years old will outnumber children in the U.S. by 2035, a first in the nation’s history, according to updated Census Bureau projections.

Health & Fitness | Health News

New study demonstrates fat intake is associated with an overall lower mortality and a lower risk of cardiovascular disea

Researchers demonstrated that high carbohydrate intake was associated with increased risk of mortality, while total fat, as well as individual types of fat, was associated with a lower mortality.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

‘Emotional Diversity’ Is More Important Than Happiness

New research shows that allowing yourself to feel a wide range of feelings from across the emotional spectrum may be good for your health.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness Info

Long Life in Pictures: Tips on Sleep, Diet, and More

Friends are a surprisingly strong influence on how long you live -- for better or worse. WebMD's slideshow explains this and other secrets of longevity.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Two big studies bolster the claim that coffee – even decaf – is good for you

Two new studies offer fresh support for the idea that when it comes to coffee, more is better for your health.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

5 'Life Skills' Tied to Health Benefits

People with five traits -- such as conscientiousness, control and emotional stability -- are more likely to be healthier in older age, new research suggests.

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

Longevity Researchers Launching World’s Largest Dog Aging Study

The Dog Aging Project will study 10,000 companion dogs, looking at the animals’ genetics, biome, epigenetics and more.

Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources

Your dog could live years longer thanks to a new drug

They say every dog has its day, but your dog could have a lot more of them thanks to a drug already approved by the FDA for people that’s now being tested on dogs. NBC’s Catie Beck reports for TODAY from Los Angeles.

Health & Fitness | Health News

Study: Those High-Priced Antioxidants May Be Killing You - Study Finds

A new study finds antioxidants trigger a stress reaction which causes the body to age more rapidly. In other words, they. may be killing you.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

More Proof Eating Hot Chilis May Extend Life

A new study says that people who eat them are 13 percent less likely to die.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Easy entry into yoga for people with aging joints

‘Relax Into Yoga for Seniors’ offers a simple, six-week route to better flexibility and balance.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Why the Best Anti-Aging Technique may be as Simple as Standing

Forget the Foutain of Youth! The best anti-aging technique is far more simple than you think. Discover why more time standing up can slow down aging.

Health & Fitness | Health Articles

Italy's '100 club' to reveal its secrets

Some of the secrets of an Italian village that has long fascinated scientists because of its high number of active centenarians are set to be revealed this weekend. Scientists have spent the last six months looking into why residents of Acciaroli and nea

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Growing Older, Getting Happier

Older people tend to be happier than younger people, and their happiness increases with age, a study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry reports.

Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness

Making Aging Positive

Many of my older-adult patients wanted to make a difference in the world but, finding no role for themselves, were treated as socially useless. Having created a new stage of life, the next step is to make it meaningful.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

#Brain training may forestall #dementia onset for years, new study says

If you’re intent on keeping dementia at bay, new research suggests you’ll need more than crossword puzzles, aerobic exercise and an active social life. In a study released Sunday, researchers found that older adults who did exercises to shore up the s

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

What to Do in Your 30s to Be Happy in Your 50s

What can you do in your 20s and 30s to increase your chances of happiness later in life? Here are three key lessons from the real experts.

Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support

The Challenges of Male Friendships

Consciously or otherwise, many men believe that talking about personal matters with other men is not manly.

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

The Nuances of Vitamin D—and How to Get Enough of It

Weve been interested in the role vitamin D plays in our overall health for a while—particularly as it emerges that so many of us are quite deficient, particularly in the age of sitting inside all …

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

10 Proven Ways To Grow Your Brain: Neurogenesis And Neuroplasticity

Scientists once thought the brain stopped developing after the first few years of life. But new 

Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness Meditation

Devotees of mindfulness meditation—often described as non-judgemental attention to present moment experiences—will be well-versed in the many benef

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Keep Things Simple For A Healthy, Long Life

Most of prevention is fairly straightforward and, unfortunately, there are no shortcuts. But then again, the most important steps you can take to safeguard your health are well within your reach.

News | News Items

Coffee Tied to Lower Risk of Dying Prematurely

A large study has found that drinking coffee is associated with a reduced risk of dying from six causes, including heart disease.

Health & Fitness | Health News

Don't Cancel Your Dinner Plans

Nobody ever mentions the importance of an active social life.

Health & Fitness | Health News

Want Great Longevity and Health? It Takes a Village

Want great longevity and health? It takes a village

Health & Fitness | Health Articles

The Right Dose of Exercise for a Longer Life - NYTimes.com

Two new studies suggest that the ideal dose of exercise for a long life is a bit more than many of us currently believe we should get, but less than many of us might expect.

Health & Fitness | Health News

9 Things You Can Do to Live a Long, Happy Life

What enables certain people to live so long and so well? Author Dan Buettner worked with a team of experts including medical researchers, anthropologists, and epidemiologists to identify the factors that contribute to their longevity.

Health & Fitness | Health News

The Right Dose of Exercise for a Longer Life - NYTimes.com

Two new studies suggest that the ideal dose of exercise for a long life is a bit more than many of us currently believe we should get, but less than many of us might expect.

Pets & Animals | Animals!

Video: Meet the 183-year-old tortoise who is the world’s oldest living land creature - Telegraph

Jonathan the tortoise, who lives on the British territory of St Helena, is thought to be the world’s oldest living land creature