Federal health officials say falling mortality rates in nearly all the leading causes of death has led to the United States’ highest life expectancy rate in history surpassing 78. Remarkably the average life expectancy for babies born in 2006 was about four months greater than for children born in 2005. U.S. »more»

In a sobering study by researchers at the Institute of Public Health at the University of Cambridge, people with dementia survive an average four-and-a-half years after diagnosis. »more»

The association between the level of (or changes in) one's conscientiousness and physical health is well established and its effect on longevity is not trivial. »more»

The health benefits of the "Mediterranean" diet are well-known and it is particularly good for your heart. The diet emphasizes fruits and vegetables, fish and whole grains, and limits unhealthy fats. »more»

Researchers say they've identified the mechanism in the brain that connects longevity to eating right, controlling weight, and exercising.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Dr. Morris White says that »more»

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As the baby boomer generation ages, Alzheimer's disease is emerging as a leading cause of death. In Los Angeles, Alzheimer's disease is now the eight-leading cause of death, ahead of breast cancer and HIV/AIDS. »more»

More than one person has probably mistakenly said "every silver lining has a cloud." Here is a case where that jumbled phrase is spot on. Life expectancy is on the rise in most industrialized countries. Unfortunately, this is leading to an increase in dementia according to a new study. »more»