Longevity

Blue zones are places on Earth where, on average, people live longer and healthier lives. The four places around the world that are considered to be blue zones are Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, Calif; and Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica.... Full Answer

The magazine The Week published a feature about the world's oldest siblings and their secret to life.Helen is 108 years old. Eats unhealthy foods. Drinks. And smokes. Helen is a certified psychologist, a fashion expert, a former TV presenter, and a... Full Answer

Overall, it seems marriage helps a person live longer. But interestingly, the research is somewhat mixed and seems to suggest marriage is better for the man than for the woman. Possibly, it is thought this could be because men may engage in more... Full Answer

Mediterranean populations are 22% less likely to develop breast cancer, 20% less prone to heart disease and at least 60% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than Americans. Full Answer

Some free radicals form naturally during bodily functions such as breathing, eating, and drinking. Others form because of cigarette smoke, overexposure to smog or sunlight, radiation, excessive exercise, and other factors. Full Answer

Preventive health screenings can reveal potential problems early so they can be addressed. Aging experts recommend that you keep tabs on the following: • Dental health • Vision (glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, etc.) •... Full Answer

Japanese people have been shown to live four to six years longer than Americans. In this video, Dr. Oz welcomes Chef Roy Yamaguchi as they discuss the Japanese diet. Full Answer

This is a radically different concept of where our happiness and our well-being come from. In one of life's great paradoxes, not being aware of this truth, we often end up disturbing our inner peace while striving to get or to do what we think will bring... Full Answer

Experts who have visited places that are designated as blue zones and who have interviewed people living there said the secrets to living long lives are not found in pills, vitamins or supplements. National Geographic writer Dan Buettner compiled the... Full Answer

Whatever you choose to do, do it fully and do it well. Push yourself beyond your perceived limits. Do not squander your potential because of fear; that only leads to resentment and regret. Take risks, seize opportunities, and follow your dreams. Full Answer