How Clean Beauty Products Can Affect Health and Life Expectancy
There has been growing concern around the use of potentially harmful ingredients in the products we use to care for our skin and health. Chemicals such as phthalates, parabens, and formaldehyde, just to name a few, can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream.1 And, studies suggest that the chemicals in these toxic beauty products can […]
Balance: The Surprising Secret to Long Life
Balance may not be the first that comes to mind where longevity habits are involved, but perhaps it should be. Allow balance to be your silent guardian, doing its job behind the scenes to avoid life’s minor stumbles and falls, to keep you limber and injury-free year in and year out. Imagine you’re making your […]
Are There More Centenarians Than in the Past? Exploring the Factors Behind the Rising Numbers
A Surge in Centenarians According to the Pew Research Center, centenarians—that is, people aged 100 and over—currently make up 0.03 percent of the total population of the U.S., totaling roughly 101,000 individuals. This percentage is expected to quadruple to an estimated 0.1 percent by 2054, or about 422,000 people. 0.1 percent may not sound like […]
The Latest Findings on Blue Zones and Longevity: Unlocking the Secrets to a Longer Life
“Blue Zones” are areas of the world in which residents have significantly above-average lifespans, with many community members living to the age of 100 and beyond, an amazing accomplishment otherwise known as achieving “centenarian” status. Today, there are a total of five regions worldwide that scientists agree should be labeled Blue Zones: Okinawa, Japan Ogliastra, […]
Life Insurance and Longevity: Understanding the Interconnection
Understanding Changes in Life Expectancy According to a Stanford Center on Longevity study, Americans who turned 65 in 2016 were predicted to live 19.4 more years on average. Compare this to the fact that in 1950, most Americans lived an average of only 13.9 years after they turned 65. That impressive increase of nearly […]
What Kinds of Exercise Are Ideal for a Long Life?
Regular exercise is one of the best ways to increase your longevity and help you maintain your mobility and energy levels as you age—in other words, increasing the quantity and quality of your years of life. That’s why one study (which looked at data from more than 100,000 adults over three decades) found that exercising […]
10 Factors That May Affect Human Longevity
Looking for ways to improve your longevity, increasing your longevity and your quality of life in the long run? If so, keep reading—this post will highlight the ten factors that are most likely to impact human longevity, from the stuff you choose (like your diet, exercise, and sleep quality) to the stuff that’s mostly outside […]
The Immense Impact of Diet on Longevity
Anyone looking into how to increase life expectancy should place a strong emphasis on eating for longevity—that is, regularly consuming healthy, nutrient-dense foods that have been proven to help you live longer. After all, diet and longevity are integrally linked, with a 2023 study on the topic showing that eating a healthier diet can extend one’s lifespan […]
Seniors Ignite the Fun: Top Fitness Exercises for 70 and Beyond!
As we get older, staying active is essential to maintaining our health and mobility. Regular exercise can increase your lifespan, and a consistent exercise regimen can make it possible for you to continue participating in the world around you through activities like socializing and pursuing hobbies. While exercise is beneficial for people of all ages, […]
Does Chronic Loneliness Decrease Life Span in Seniors?
Those suffering from loneliness feel disconnected from other people and experience a desire for more meaningful relationships. Chronic loneliness involves prolonged isolation and emotional disconnection, and it is a major problem in the US: according to a 2020 report by NASEM, almost one in four adults over the age of 65 are socially isolated. In […]