Walking for a certain number of minutes at a brisk pace may extend your lifespan, according to one study. Scientists estimate that if everyone walked for 160 minutes every day, they could increase ...

It's no secret that walking as exercise has incredible health benefits. Walking is known to improve cardiovascular health, help manage weight, and strengthen muscles and bones. It's a simple habit ...

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 ...

Why do lifespans vary across different species? A female elephant can live up to 80 years, but usually only has a few calves during her lifetime. A mouse, on the other hand, lives for a few years at ...

A study published in Cell Metabolism00374-1) reveals that limiting the intake of the essential amino acid isoleucine can significantly slow aging and extend the lifespan of mice. This discovery has ...

Hormonal contraception and permanent surgical sterilization increase life expectancy, a study across 117 mammals suggests. Blocking reproduction increases lifespan in both males and females of many ...