• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 12th, 2015
Smart People Enjoy Longer Lives, Investigation Reveals

Smart People Enjoy Longer Lives, Investigation Reveals

Their very genes boost their longevity, researchers say

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 7th, 2015
Their Weak Hearts Might Explain Why Men Die Younger than Women

Their Weak Hearts Might Explain Why Men Die Younger than Women

Study finds men are more vulnerable to heart disease

You Will Live Longer If the Sun Was Calm on Your Birthday

You Will Live Longer If the Sun Was Calm on Your Birthday

Bizarre study authored by Norwegian scientists says people born during periods of solar calm live longer than others

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 9th, 2014
Extreme Obesity Can Take 14 Years Off People's Lives

Extreme Obesity Can Take 14 Years Off People's Lives

Study finds people suffering from extreme obesity have high chances to die young

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 23rd, 2014
Mental Illnesses Found to Cut Life Expectancy by 10 to 20 Years

Mental Illnesses Found to Cut Life Expectancy by 10 to 20 Years

This makes them about as harmful as heavy smoking, researchers warn

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 8th, 2014
The Black Death Increased Life Expectancy in Europe

The Black Death Increased Life Expectancy in Europe

Researchers believe this happened because the plague killed the weak

Wind Farms Remain Productive for up to 25 Years, Study Finds

Wind Farms Remain Productive for up to 25 Years, Study Finds

This contradicts claims that such facilities have a life expectancy of just 10 years

DIY Projects, Gardening Slash Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

DIY Projects, Gardening Slash Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

People over the age of 60 live 30% longer if they engage in such activities

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 2nd, 2013
Doctors Should Prescribe Exercise for Some Conditions, and Not Just Because It's Cheaper

Doctors Should Prescribe Exercise for Some Conditions, and Not Just Because It's Cheaper

Researchers say exercise can treat some conditions as effectively as drugs do

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 30th, 2013
Vitamin B3 Can Help People Live Longer, Evidence Suggests

Vitamin B3 Can Help People Live Longer, Evidence Suggests

Worms offered this vitamin lived about 10% longer than usual

People Should Eat Not 5, but 7 Portions of Fruit and Veggies per Day

People Should Eat Not 5, but 7 Portions of Fruit and Veggies per Day

Eating lots of fruit and vegetables staves off heart disease, specialists say

Costa Rica’s Poorest Residents Live Longer than Most Other People in the World

Costa Rica’s Poorest Residents Live Longer than Most Other People in the World

Residents of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula have an impressive life expectancy

People Who Volunteer Live Longer, Are Less Likely to Be Depressed

People Who Volunteer Live Longer, Are Less Likely to Be Depressed

Study shows volunteering improves mental health, ups life expectancy

People Who Drink More than 4 Cups of Coffee Daily Are More Likely to Die Young

People Who Drink More than 4 Cups of Coffee Daily Are More Likely to Die Young

Too much coffee is detrimental to one's health, researchers find

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 12th, 2013
Air Pollution Kills over 2 Million People Yearly

Air Pollution Kills over 2 Million People Yearly

Study documents the impact of fine particulate matter on public health

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 9th, 2013
Coal Pollution Reduces the Life Expectancy of People in China

Coal Pollution Reduces the Life Expectancy of People in China

Exposure to air pollution found to shorten lifespan by more than five years

Couples Who Fight Are Likely to Die Younger than Those Who Don't

Couples Who Fight Are Likely to Die Younger than Those Who Don't

Evidence suggests couples who seldom get into fights live longer

 
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