Longevity Trends

We aim to share with you the most important news and trends in longevity published by the international press, opinion leaders, academic institutions and industry organizations.

U.K. Launches $250 Million Genome-Decoding Research Project

September 20, 2019

The U.K. is launching a 200 million-pound ($247 million) DNA database to boost the prevention and treatment of life-threatening diseases from cancer to Alzheime...

Contribution of genetics to visceral adiposity and its relation to cardiovascular and metabolic disease

September 19, 2019

Visceral adipose tissue (VAT)—fat stored around the internal organs—has been suggested as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic disease, a...

Stress Management: Important at Any Age

September 18, 2019

Retirement is the time in your life when you can finally throw out the alarm clock and set your own schedule. This new freedom may sound idyllic, but for the mi...

Retiring in Japan: Seniors greatly outnumber younger workers — and that’s a big problem for everyone

September 17, 2019

Japan has one of the highest old-age dependency ratios but not one of the highest retirement income replacement ratios. That could spell trouble for its citizen...

'Sleeping cells' drive a host of age-related diseases — and new drugs are seeking to rid them from our bodies

September 16, 2019

Senescent cells are key drivers of the ageing process — and a new generation of drugs is seeking to banish them from our body. A normal, healthy cell can divide...

It’s Never Too Late To Begin Working Out, Study Finds

September 13, 2019

Based on a new research study, older persons who have never exercised regularly have a similar ability to build muscle compared to highly trained “master athlet...

Foolproof Formula For Making Friends After Retirement

September 12, 2019

Loneliness is more deadly than a host of health sins. Studies show loneliness is a predictor of death. It is more deadly than smoking 15 cigarettes a day! That’...

Measuring Aortic Stiffness May Be the Key to Living Longer

September 11, 2019

More than ever before, individuals in our society are preoccupied with looking young. We can see it through the billions of dollars spent on cosmetic surgery ea...