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Does being in love make you live longer?
Can being in love really increase longevity? And is there a connection between love and better emotional and physical health? This Valentine’s Day, discover the science behind whether love can indeed help you live a longer, healthier, happier life.
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The Gompertz-Makeham Law and What it Means for Longevity
There are many ways scientists have tried to understand longevity and aging. One of the most reliable methods came from a pair of mathematicians. Learn all about the Gompertz-Makeham Law of Mortality, what it is, and what it means for longevity. Can math unlock the secrets of living longer lives?
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Is customized medicine the future of disease prevention?
What is precision medicine? Learn how personalization is changing the way we treat and prevent diseases. What could your genetics say about the diseases you're most at risk from? Could your genes hold the secret to your medical future? And how is science changing the way we treat diseases? Find out now!
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Could grape seed extract hold the key to longevity?
How much anti-aging power do botanical extracts really have? A recent study on grape seed extract shows promise as an anti-cancer and anti-aging treatment. We look at the science behind the study, and explain how grape seed extract could help us to live longer, healthier lives.
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Can metformin help you to live longer?
You might have heard of metformin. It's a common diabetes medicine. But did you know metformin could help you to live longer? We explore the science behind metformin for longevity and find out if metformin could help you to live longer and if metformin should be used for anti-aging purposes.
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Does hard work shorten your life?
What effect does hard work have on your lifespan? Does working hard shorten your life or help you to live longer? We look at the science behind work and longevity to understand how factors like socioeconomic status, working hours, manual labor, stress and happiness affect lifespans and how you can balance your working life to live longer.
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Is it ever too late to start exercising?
We should all exercise regularly, but can too much exercise be bad for you? Could exercising in old age be harmful? And is it ever too late to start exercising? In this post, we look at what exercise does to the body, and answer important questions about the effects of exercise on fitness and longevity.
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