Stories about: life expectancy  

The plant can up the life expectancy of fruit flies by as much as 24%

Specialists say death rates are lower among people who keep a vegetarian diet

Compound found in red wine could make people feel more energetic, help them live longer

Researchers find a woman's immune system ages more slowly than that of a man

Having a small waist and a rather plump bottom adds years to one's life

Spaying or neutering dogs may add years to their lives, study suggests

People who follow a Western style diet are more likely to die young

The omega-3 fatty acids found in such dishes up life expectancy

Obese ones are also less likely to die when at an early age, study finds

The elderly people living on the island of Ikaria drink it on a daily basis

The cow oestrogen found in dairy products might be the one to blame, researchers say

Highly efficient anti-aging drugs are likely to be rolled out in just 5 years' time

Those who consume wine in moderation are less likely to suffer a new attacks, study finds

Being fat actually ups life expectancy, doctor says

Optimists are more likely to become disabled or even die, study finds

Heart attack and stroke risks are lowered by almost a third, study says

Life extension might be well within reach, study suggests