Gurven is distinguished professor of anthropology at the University of California-Santa Barbara and the author of “Seven Decades: How We Evolved to Live Longer.” We’re living in the age of the ...

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Researchers found that life expectancy growth in wealthy nations has dramatically slowed since 1939. Once driven by major reductions in child mortality, longevity gains are now limited by slower ...

Life expectancy has long symbolized human progress, but what happens when that progress slows down or even reverses? Despite decades of medical and social advances, recent data show a troubling ...

A major cohort study suggests that consistent adherence to established healthy eating patterns may add years to life, even after accounting for genetic predisposition. Study: Healthy dietary patterns, ...

For over a century and a half, life expectancy has steadily increased in the wealthiest countries. Spectacular climbs in longevity have been noted in the 20th Century, correlating with the slump in ...

Ageing like fine wine is the dream. But are you really ageing well, or are you slowly losing your physical independence? Most importantly, how can you find out whether you are ageing well? What if a ...

Life expectancy varies greatly around the world. See which countries have the highest and lowest life expectancy.

Americans are living longer but aren't financially prepared for it There's a 30% likelihood that a 65-year-old man will live at least until age 90, while there's a 40% likelihood women will do the ...

Longevity has quickly become one of the fastest-growing areas in wellness, and the obsession is understandable. According to McKinsey, 60% of consumers consider longevity-focused health services ...