Even at 75, quitting smoking extends your life expectancy
A team of researchers has shown that stopping smoking can, at any age, extend life expectancy by several years. THE ...
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How eating less can make us live longer
A study in mice sheds new light on how certain diets could help extend life expectancy, at least for some. ...
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Life expectancy has increased less than expected since 1990
Despite all the "band-aids" of medicine, the increase in life expectancy has slowed considerably over the last thirty years, according ...
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Aging well: in which European country do we live the longest in good health?
In Europe, Malta is first in the ranking of countries where people age best, with a healthy life expectancy of ...
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Could flexibility be the key to longevity?
Flexibility and mobility exercises can significantly increase life expectancy in middle-aged people, a team of researchers has found. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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We may have understood why women live longer than men
The difference in life expectancy between men and women could come from germ cells, which are the origin of sperm ...
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Global life expectancy expected to increase by almost 5 years by 2050
A study covering more than 200 countries predicts a boom in life expectancy around the world within a few decades. ...
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Children: severe obesity can cut their life expectancy in half
A new study shows that children who suffer from severe obesity at age 4 can see their life expectancy cut ...
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Are you used to taking the elevator? This impacts your lifespan
A new study shows that climbing stairs is associated with a longer life. THE ESSENTIAL According to a recent study, ...
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Global life expectancy has increased by 6.2 years since 1990
The reduction in mortality due to diarrheal and respiratory diseases, strokes and even cancer has caused global life expectancy to ...
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Covid-19: the pandemic has caused a loss of more than a year of life expectancy
The Covid-19 pandemic caused global life expectancy to fall by 1.6 years between 2019 and 2020. THE ESSENTIAL The pandemic ...
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Life expectancy: activation of certain brain cells makes you live longer
A study shows that brain cells communicate with adipose tissue to produce cellular fuel, helping to combat the effects of ...
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Life expectancy: at 65, the French can hope to live between 10 and 11 years “without disability”
Healthy life expectancy at age 65 is 11.8 years for women and 10.2 years for men. THE ESSENTIAL At age ...
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Alzheimer’s: its diagnosis in one twin shortens the lifespan of the other
In identical twins, when a diagnosis of dementia is made, both have a reduced life expectancy. THE ESSENTIAL People live ...
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Longevity: eating less of this amino acid could help you live longer
Reducing the consumption of a specific amino acid, called isoleucine, could extend life expectancy and promote weight loss. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Life expectancy: this is how many years you gain by eating healthily
Adopting a healthier and more balanced diet can increase your life expectancy by ten years, and even the elderly can ...
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Not seeing loved ones is associated with increased risk of death
Not spending time regularly with friends and family members reduces life expectancy. THE ESSENTIAL As part of this new study, ...
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1 in 25 people carry a genotype associated with a shortened lifespan
Researchers have discovered a link between “actionable” genotypes, which can increase the risks of certain pathologies, and a reduction in ...
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Hypertension: frequent sexual relations extend the life expectancy of patients
Having an active sex life extends the life expectancy of people with hypertension. THE ESSENTIAL 17 million French people suffer ...
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Longevity: detecting odors of harmful substances could help you live longer
Scientists have discovered that the perception of odors of harmful substances can have an impact on longevity and life expectancy ...
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A naked mole-rat gene: a possible key to longevity?
By genetically modifying mice to transfer a naked mole-rat gene to them, researchers have succeeded in increasing their lifespan, a ...
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These 8 Habits Could Save Up to 24 Years of Life
An American study has unveiled the eight healthy practices that would increase longevity. THE ESSENTIAL American researchers have determined the ...
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Oxygen reduction: the key to extending life expectancy?
According to a recent study conducted at Harvard Medical School, oxygen reduction may extend lifespan and improve neurological function. THE ...
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To live longer, we must reduce gender inequalities
Encouraging parity between men and women allows everyone to have a better life expectancy, according to a study. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Good sleep can live up to 5 years longer
It is not necessarily the number of hours that determines the quality of sleep, but rather certain habits which, in ...
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The French gain slightly in life expectancy “without disability” at 65
In its latest report, the Directorate of Studies and Statistics of the Social Ministries (DREES) observed an increase in life ...
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Soon a drug to prolong life?
A drug currently used to treat cancer could also extend life expectancy. Explanations. THE ESSENTIAL Disability-free life expectancy at age ...
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Centenarians will be 7 times more numerous in France by 2060
Sister André died on January 17, 2023 at the age of 118. This impressive longevity had earned her the title ...
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In which region do people live the longest in Europe?
According to a study, the life expectancy of Corsicans is the longest in Europe. We give you the ranking of ...
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Chronic diseases, pain: “Exercise is better than medicine”
Physical exercise is said to be more effective than medicine in maintaining good health, reducing pain and symptoms of chronic ...
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