Longevity

How to Be a Multiorgasmic Man, Pt 1

Dr. Alex Benzer | Posted 10.16.2009 | Living


Dr. Alex Benzer

Just in case it's not patently obvious to you why becoming a multiorgasmic man is a Good Thing, here are some reasons (or just watch the video).

Political Health Endgame: You Deserve Better Solutions

Philip Lee Miller | Posted 09.29.2009 | Politics


Philip Lee Miller

Our current medical model is based on disease and organ pathology. A disease management system. No overt disease and your doctor will dismiss you. It will not be covered by your insurance.

BFFs Until They Grew Apart

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

In Western culture, women are often judged by their ability to make and keep friends, so the demise of a friendship is experienced as a failure.

Would You Want To Live To Be 100?

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 09.19.2009 | Living


Dr. Judith Rich

Can you imagine yourself as a really, really old person? I'm talking really old, like 100 years or beyond? In fact it's not only possible you could ...

How Heavy is Your Fitness Footprint?

Carole Carson | Posted 09.17.2009 | Living


Carole Carson

We need to figure out how to reduce lifestyle-related diseases that trigger the need for expensive medical care in the first place. We need to lighten our fitness footprint.

Women Face High Risk of Outliving Their Money

Mark Miller | Posted 08.15.2009 | Business


Mark Miller

Here's some bad news for men: We don't live as long as women. But there's bad news for women, too: you might live too long--financially speaking.

Small Good News: Skinny Monkeys Might Want a Second Helping

Karen Stabiner | Posted 08.13.2009 | Living


Karen Stabiner

Those underfed, longer-lived skinny monkeys are the hit medical story of the moment because they eat less and live longer, and what works for them mig...

Eat Less, Live Longer, New Study Says

nytimes.com | Nicholas Wade | Posted 08.10.2009 | Living


A long-awaited study of aging in rhesus monkeys suggests, with some reservations, that people could in principle fend off the usual diseases of old ag...

Is Dr. Oz a Wizard? He Could Help You Live Longer

oprah.com | Posted 08.03.2009 | Living


There are plenty of creams, lotions and potions on the market that help you look younger, but today, Dr. Oz is going to show how some people are actua...

"Avoid Marriage," Advises Atlantic Writer

Bella DePaulo | Posted 07.27.2009 | Living


Bella DePaulo

Who is happier and psychologically stronger - people who got married and then got unmarried, or people who stayed single? The answer, in just about every study I've ever reviewed, is people who have stayed single.

The 7 Keys to UltraWellness: Discover Why You are Sick and How You Can Heal

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 07.24.2009 | Living


Mark Hyman, MD

Most people don't know how poorly they feel until they feel better. In fact, most of us don't recognize that fatigue, digestive problems, aches and pains, allergies, headaches, and more aren't just annoying symptoms.

STUDY: Retirees Who Volunteer Live Longer

Yahoo! News | Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter | Posted 07.18.2009 | Living


If you have a purpose in life -- lofty or not -- you'll live longer, a new study shows. It doesn't seem to matter much what the purpose is, or whe...

The Seven-Year Expiration Date on Friendships

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 06.28.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

Friendships don't last a lifetime and are determined by circumstances not personal preferences.

Age Busting: The Attitude is the Difference Maker

Carolyn Anderson | Posted 06.21.2009 | Living


Carolyn Anderson

To have excellent health and slow the aging process it is critical that you do not let the old person move into your body. Stop yourself from talking about how you are old and acting old.

A Recipe For Longevity: 33 Of The Healthiest Foods On Earth

David H. Murdock | Posted 06.20.2009 | Living


David H. Murdock

Is it possible to live to 125 or maybe 150? It's certainly a possibility! My secret: large quantities of fruit and vegetables, plus an hour of daily exercise.

The Curious Case of Sumner Redstone

Jasmine Boussem | Posted 06.04.2009 | Media


Jasmine Boussem

Sumner Redstone is one of those people who have used their intellect to create clever mechanisms for believing whatever they want to, and blinding themselves to inconvenient truths.

Do You Have to Exercise?

Natalia Rose | Posted 04.25.2009 | Living


Natalia Rose

One of the most frequently asked questions among my readers and clients is "Do I have to exercise?" Let's shine a new light on exercise, once and for all.

All Calories are Not the Same!

Dr. Dean Ornish | Posted 04.06.2009 | Living


Dr. Dean Ornish

It's important to lose weight in a way that enhances your health rather than one that may compromise it.

Promoting Marriage-Promotion with Dubious Scientific Claims: USA Today's Feature Story

Bella DePaulo | Posted 03.21.2009 | Media


Bella DePaulo

USA Today is very excited about marriage. Splashed across the front page of the Health and Behavior section, set off by a colorful illustration, was t...

Get Married, Live Longer? It's a Myth

Bella DePaulo | Posted 03.13.2009 | Living


Bella DePaulo

When the authors of The Case claimed that getting married saved men's lives, they did so by acting as if the men who got divorced or widowed did not actually get married.

Mother Knows Best

Elizabeth Gregory | Posted 01.23.2009 | Living


Elizabeth Gregory

Later moms are the agents of enormous social change, because their business savvyness and credentials are getting family and women's issues a hearing they've never had before

14 Surprising Signs You'll Live Longer Than You Think

Prevention | Sandra Gordon | Posted 12.13.2008 | Living


In the 20th century, the average life expectancy shot up 30 years--the greatest gain in 5,000 years of human history. And Centenarians--folks who make...

Japanese Women Don't Get Fat?

Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Posted 11.09.2008 | Living


Charlotte Hilton Andersen

In her new book, Naomi Moriyama attempts to discover the secrets to the Japanese peoples' super low obesity rate -- 3%, the lowest in the industrialized world -- by dissecting her mother's kitchen.

Can Fasting Ease or Eliminate Chemotherapy's Side Effects?

Paul Raeburn | Posted 10.13.2008 | Living


Paul Raeburn

Researchers theorize that when cells are starved they toughen up, becoming more resistant to stress -- including the stress of chemotherapy.

Do You Want To Live To Be 100?

Carolyn Anderson | Posted 08.02.2008 | Living


Carolyn Anderson

Research shows that we have more control over how our bodies' age then previously thought. Not only can you live longer than your parents, you can live more fully as you age. The determining factor is lifestyle.