Do your genes determine how long you will live, or do your lifestyle factors matter more? Learn how these work together for a longer life.

I promised to provide a personalized motivational platform in this column — the third (and final) in a series on longevity. To To grab your attention, I teased you with an offer of evidence-based ...

Better health for your whole body can be broken down into just seven factors, according to a new study. Life’s Simple 7 is the American Heart Association’s guidelines for achieving and maintaining ...

A mix of healthy lifestyle choices, such as getting enough physical activity, can help people live a longer, healthier life. However, the types of physical activity best for longevity remain ...

Although people in Japan tend to live long lives, this does not necessarily mean they are healthier than other populations. New research from Karolinska Institutet and collaborators shows that ...

Share on Pinterest Research suggests that eating plans rich in whole, plant-based foods and reduced added sugar intake may support longevity. Image caption: alvarez/Getty Images A recent study ...

A long pill box with labels such as salmon, cardio, yoga, and sleep on the compartment lids; one compartment is open, showing a pill inside. Not everyone can follow healthy habits. Can science help ...

If longevity is written into your DNA, do your daily habits really matter? For decades, scientists believed that lifestyle and environment did most of the heavy lifting when it came to determining a ...