LATEST STUDIES IN LONGEVITY
Living longer does not always mean living healthier: A new global study reveals concerning trends concerning lifespan vs healthspan.
A recent study conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) including 183 countries revealed the sad news that we're living longer, but spending more years in poor health. The average person spends 9.6 years of their life dealing with health issues - and this "healthspan gap" is growing.
Key findings that might surprise you:
• The US has the largest gap: 12.4 years spent in poor health
• Women globally face a bigger challenge, with 2.4 more years in poor health than men
• Mental health and musculoskeletal conditions are major contributors
What this means for you: While medical advances help us live longer, we need to focus more on maintaining good health throughout our lives, not just extending lifespan.
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October 9, 2024
A new published study of nearly 1,000 mice shows calorie restriction and intermittent fasting boosts longevity not just through weight loss. Lifespan extension is better explained by immune health, genetic factors, and resilience.
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October 7, 2024
You're unlikely to live to 100. A new study in Nature Ageing analyzed survivorship data from 10 populations, revealing that radical life extension is unlikely without breakthroughs in slowing biological ageing.
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October 21, 2024
Analysis of accelerometer data from 83,000 adults shows that standing for long periods doesn’t lower heart disease risk and can lead to circulatory issues. Both sitting and standing too long pose risks—mix in movement!
Latest on Dementia
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July 31, 2024
In a report of dementia, prevention and care, alcohol abuse was named as a risk factor linked to 40% of all dementia cases.
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July 31, 2024
Did you know that longevity and overall healthy cognition is intrinsically linked to social connectivity? Regular social contact in any form is a powerful and easy way of exercising our brains, thought to build resilience against the pathology of Dementia.
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July 14, 2024
Significant research into dementia risk is focusing on lifestyle factors and how they can be modified to help prevent the disease, one of the key factors that has been highlighted here is mental stimulation.
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December 18, 2024
Feed your brain with the Mediterranean diet! New research shows it boosts memory, cognitive flexibility, & “good” gut bacteria while lowering bad cholesterol. Starting could sharpen your mind & protect your long term brain health!
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March 23, 2024
Why stick with Dry Jan? A study finds alcohol speeds up epigenetic ageing- damaging DNA, brain, and body. Quitting slowed ageing, improved inflammation, and reduced stress. t’s not just detox—it's a chance to rethink, could Dry Jan become Dry 2025?
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December 31, 2024
In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers used GIS + machine learning to analyze environmental patterns in regions with higher centenarian populations.
Findings link longevity to elevation, terrain type, soil composition, and clean water.
