Eating fewer calories can extend lifespan — but there’s a catch

Eating fewer calories can extend lifespan — but there’s a catch

Who moved their cheese? A pivotal new study that subjected mice to a variety of diets found that genetic factors had a far greater effect on their lifespan than eating habits. “If you want to live a long time, there are things you can control within your lifetime such as diet, but really what you … Read more

Drinking just one alcoholic beverage per day shortens your lifespan by this insane amount

Drinking just one alcoholic beverage per day shortens your lifespan by this insane amount

This is such a buzz kill. As it turns out, consuming just one alcoholic beverage per day — whether it be a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a shot of your favorite spirit — can shorten your lifespan by approximately two-and-a-half months, one expert asserts Dr. Tim Stockwell, of the Canadian Institute for … Read more

Common cancer drug could extend lifespan of healthy people: discovery

Common cancer drug could extend lifespan of healthy people: discovery

In the hunt for the elixir of immortality, scientists might have cracked one piece of the code. A new study revealed a cancer drug could increase the longevity of life – albeit, by just three years. The findings, published in the journal Nature Aging, studied the effects of the drug — albeit, again — on … Read more

Drinking Two to Three Cups of Coffee Daily Is Linked With a Longer Lifespan

Drinking Two to Three Cups of Coffee Daily Is Linked With a Longer Lifespan

According to a new study, drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is linked with a longer lifespan and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is associated with a longer lifespan and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with avoiding coffee. This is … Read more

Drinking several cups of coffee every day is linked to a longer lifespan, research finds

Drinking several cups of coffee every day is linked to a longer lifespan, research finds

It turns out that drinking a few cups of coffee each day may actually do more than just give you a jolt at work — it might even help you live longer.  Two to three cups of coffee a day is associated with increased longevity and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study … Read more