Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigApr 18, 2016
Between 2001 and 2014, the difference in life expectancy between the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans and the poorest 1 percent widened to 14.6 years for men and 10.1 years for women, a study published by the American Medical Association shows. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 8, 2014
An over-the-counter supplement designed to ease osteoarthritis prolonged the lifespan of lab mice by nearly a tenth, scientists said Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigJul 20, 2013
Two studies suggest living longer may come with a number of troublesome symptoms and a high risk of disability that increase caregiving needs in the twilight years of life. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 22, 2009
Following a calorically restricted diet may be one way to extend the human life span, but this potential path to longevity comes with the built-in hitch of having to significantly scale back food intake -- and once again, the idea of popping a pill to produce the desired result is being tossed around within the scientific community. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 15, 2008
The 91-year-old actor sent the cast of "Fox and Friends" into a juvenile tizzy this week when he revealed the key to his longevity: "I masturbate a lot." Don't snicker. The health benefits of autoeroticism have been well documented, yet modesty prevents many adults from discussing such matters. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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