- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 12th, 2015
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
Study finds men are more vulnerable to heart disease
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 8th, 2015
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
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
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
Researchers believe this happened because the plague killed the weak
- Research & Tech
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 21st, 2014
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
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 29th, 2013
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
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
Worms offered this vitamin lived about 10% longer than usual
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 29th, 2013
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
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 5th, 2013
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
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 23rd, 2013
People Who Volunteer Live Longer, Are Less Likely to Be Depressed
Study shows volunteering improves mental health, ups life expectancy
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 16th, 2013
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
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
Exposure to air pollution found to shorten lifespan by more than five years
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 5th, 2013
Couples Who Fight Are Likely to Die Younger than Those Who Don't
Evidence suggests couples who seldom get into fights live longer