centenarians, long life, longevity

World’s Oldest Man Dies in His Sleep and Other Longevity Stories

The amazing longevity of Robert Weighton, confirmed as the oldest living man in the world at 112 years of age, ended as peacefully passed away in his sleep. He was suffering from cancer and died at home in Hampshire, England, on May 28, 2020. A former engineer and teacher, Mr. Weighton was born in Hull, ...

Armin Auctor

Robert Weighton.

These 10 Diet Tips May Help Explain the Longevity of the Japanese People

In the world longevity rankings published in World Health Statistics 2018 announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), Japan retained first place with an average age of 84.2 years old. According to reports on why this is, Japanese culture expert Marco Carestia pointed out that there were 10 potential reasons for the longevity of Japanese people. ...

Helen London

Sushi.

5 Key Foods for Longevity

Birth and old age, sickness and death are the course of nature, but that does not stop us from hoping for a long life. As food is our first necessity, as well as providing energy and nutrients, it is also the main source that we use to promote longevity. 5 foods for longevity 1. Fresh ...

Helen London

A basket of fresh vegetables.

3 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Be Alive

There are some who might say that the old times were better. While that can be seen as an idealistic viewpoint, it cannot be accepted as truth. Anyone who objectively looks at history will understand that the modern era is the best time to be alive, offering better opportunities than in the past. Elon Musk ...

Armin Auctor

Internet apps and social media.

6 Secrets to Better Sleep and Longevity

What common things do people do before bed? Watch TV? Browse the Internet? Play computer games?⁠ From a health standpoint, the hour before going to sleep is very important; it’s said to be a golden opportunity for increasing longevity. Many Asian people have a long lifespan, perhaps because they’ve incorporated these six secrets into their ...

Raven Montmorency

A pleasant bedroom.

Health and Work: Retire Early to Live Longer

Plan on living an exciting life after retirement? If so, you need to stop working and retire early, according to a study that looked at the relationship between mortality and retirement. Longer life for early retirees The study is based on research carried out on Dutch civil servants. Male employees who were over 54 years ...

Raven Montmorency

A retired couple dancing.

Eating Less Is the Path to Longevity

Eating less food is a significant factor that can lead to increased longevity. Susan Roberts, a nutrition expert at Tufts University, and her team of 218 participants aged from 21 to 50 years found that people who reduced their food intake by 25 percent had a significant increase in good cholesterol, a reduction of 25 ...

Helen London

Tufts University.

12 Dietary Habits for a Long Life

Everyone hopes to live a long and healthy life. To find the secrets of longevity, U.S. researchers studied the dietary habits of people living in areas where the lifespan is exceptionally long. From examining the diets of healthy elderly people in these regions, they identified the following 12 key dietary habits for long life. 12 ...

Emma Lu

Veggies from your garden.

The Best Physical Exercises to Extend Your Life

With all the unhealthy food and bad habits that surround us today, the chance of dying young increases, so knowing how to extend your life through proper diet and exercise is essential to know. Against all the odds, we still want to have a healthy and long life. We want to make sure that we ...

Armin Auctor

A young woman jogging in the country.