Longevity and Aging

What does it take to lead a happier life?

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What does it take to lead a happier life?
What does it take to lead a happier life?

Want to get stronger? Your brain may matter more than muscles

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Want to get stronger? Your brain may matter more than muscles
Want to get stronger? Your brain may matter more than muscles

5 common myths about menopause, debunked

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5 common myths about menopause, debunked
5 common myths about menopause, debunked

How breast cancer research is helping prostate cancer patients

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How breast cancer research is helping prostate cancer patients
How breast cancer research is helping prostate cancer patients

The fitness habit that may matter most for longevity

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The fitness habit that may matter most for longevity
The fitness habit that may matter most for longevity

Reading books can help you live longer—here's how

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Reading books can help you live longer—here's how
Reading books can help you live longer—here's how

What the science really says about colostrum supplements

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What the science really says about colostrum supplements
What the science really says about colostrum supplements

What to know about taking prescription drugs off-label

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What to know about taking prescription drugs off-label
What to know about taking prescription drugs off-label

What your grip strength reveals about how long you’ll live

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What your grip strength reveals about how long you’ll live
What your grip strength reveals about how long you’ll live

These 5 simple tests can reveal how well your body is aging

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These 5 simple tests can reveal how well your body is aging
These 5 simple tests can reveal how well your body is aging

The Nordic diet can help you sleep better and live longer

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The Nordic diet can help you sleep better and live longer
The Nordic diet can help you sleep better and live longer

Learning a second language can protect your brain. Here’s how.

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Learning a second language can protect your brain. Here’s how.
Learning a second language can protect your brain. Here’s how.

How Gen Z is fighting back against digital brain rot

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How Gen Z is fighting back against digital brain rot
How Gen Z is fighting back against digital brain rot

Scientists identify 4 turning points for your brain as you age

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Scientists identify 4 turning points for your brain as you age
Scientists identify 4 turning points for your brain as you age

She’s 86. This is her 1000th skydive. Here’s how she stays young.

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She’s 86. This is her 1000th skydive. Here’s how she stays young.
She’s 86. This is her 1000th skydive. Here’s how she stays young.
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