longevity

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A Decade After Saying He’d Die at 75, This Penn Doctor Still Means It

I am talking to Ezekiel Emanuel about when he will die, which can be a heavy topic to discuss with someone you’ve just met. But […]

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I Hadn’t Had a Checkup in Years — What Could Go Wrong?

There’s a line in Emily St. John Mandel’s Sea of Tranquility — the latest in a series of increasingly bleak books I’ve been turning to […]

What (and How) to Eat For a Long Life

You are what you eat, they say. And if you want to live a longer, healthier life, being mindful of what’s on your plate matters. […]

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The Philly-Area Doctors and Technology Revolutionizing the Future of Aging

The myth of the fountain of youth has been around for centuries. While the legend is simply that — a legend — innovative treatments and […]

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How to Live Longer, at Any Age

Getting older doesn’t have to mean feeling old. From health-supporting foods to tech advancements to fitness tips for any body, here’s how to feel better, […]

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8 Exercises That Support Healthy Aging

We’ve all heard that regular exercise is great for overall well-being — think improved cardiovascular health, lower cholesterol, boosted mood, and better sleep. The U.S. […]