A new study suggests that those with long-lived families probably have the best prospects of making it to a very old age.

New research challenges the view that human life span depends mostly on lifestyle. Genes may account for half the factors ...

A person’s genes play a far greater role in likely lifespan than previously thought, according to a major new study published ...

Scientists have long believed that longevity is shaped by lifestyle choices; however, a new study reveals that genes may play a larger role in determining how long people live.

Life expectancy in the United States has been rising over many decades, ushering in what experts describe as "an era of unprecedented longevity." This trend raises important questions about how people ...

Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activities such as walking, cycling, and swimming, may be the best way to prolong ...

With life expectancy increasing, a longevity expert recommends rethinking the way we approach aging, work and retirement. With life expectancy increasing, a longevity expert recommends rethinking the ...

Oral frailty can shorten your life expectancy, so those dreaded visits, drills and all, really are for your own good.

With modern medicine, better nutrition, and *** focus on wellness, we're witnessing *** transformation that really touches all aspects of life and society. I spoke with Michael Clinton, an expert on ...