longevity

Life Expectancy Gap Between Rich and Poor Keeps On Growing

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Apr 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 )

Juicero: The Pulpy Silicon Valley Parody That Wasn’t

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Apr 3, 2016 Want a shot of wheatgrass with that b.s.? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Human Dietary Supplement Linked to Longer Life in Mice

Staff / Truthdig Apr 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 )

USC Study Links Animal Protein Consumption to Cancer

Staff / Truthdig Mar 5, 2014 Could consuming a diet rich in animal protein be just as bad for you as smoking cigarettes? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Would You Pay the Price of a Longer Life?

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 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 )

Science Makes Another Play for Human Longevity

Staff / Truthdig Aug 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 )

Borgnine Blushes, but He’s On to Something

Staff / Truthdig Aug 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 )