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Why Do Women Live Longer? Their Immune Systems May Age More Slowly than Men's

By Susan Scutti | May 14, 2013 09:42 PM EDT

Japanese scientists test their theory that the role played by gender in matters of longevity may be linked to the immune system.

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Greek Coffee the Key to Longevity? How to Brew It Like the Ikarians [VIDEO]

By Ashik Siddique | Mar 19, 2013 12:39 AM EDT

Drinking boiled Greek coffee may help promote long life and heart health in the world’s oldest community. How can you make it yourself?

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Gene Responsible for ADHD, Addiction May Help People Live Long

By Makini Brice | Jan 11, 2013 02:29 PM EST

A gene linked to ADHD and addiction may be responsible for helping people live to the age of 100 and longer.

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Why Olympians Live Almost 3 Years Longer Than the General Population

By Christine Hsu | Dec 14, 2012 02:36 PM EST

Medal-winning Olympians live longer than the general population, regardless of what country they are from, what medal they won, or what type of sport they played.

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Delayed Growth in Childhood Linked to Longer Lifespan

By Christine Hsu | Dec 13, 2012 10:34 AM EST

The slower you grow, the longer you live, a new study suggests.

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Owning a Puppy and Getting Hitched May Be the Secret to Longer Life

By Christine Hsu | Nov 15, 2012 03:10 PM EST

The secret to having a long and fulfilling life may be as simple as getting a puppy, new research suggests.

76 Years After Being Declared Dead, UK Man Celebrates 106th Birthday

By Makini Brice | Nov 13, 2012 02:49 PM EST

Sam Ledward has turned 106 today, despite the fact that he was declared dead 76 years ago.

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Healthy Middle Age May Add 14 Years to Life

By Makini Brice | Nov 07, 2012 05:11 PM EST

If you want to live a long, healthy life, the path may begin during middle age.

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Shocking Finding Links Low Vitamin D Levels to Longer Lifespan

By Christine Hsu | Nov 06, 2012 01:58 PM EST

New study linked low levels of vitamin D to longevity, casting doubt on previous research suggesting that people require a certain amount of sun exposure for optimal health.

UK's Oldest Man Credits His 110 Years to Laziness

By Makini Brice | Nov 05, 2012 04:44 PM EST

Though he may not look a day over 100, he is actually a day over 110.

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The Island of Ikaria: Where Healthy Lifestyle, Long Life May Overcome Cancer

By Makini Brice | Oct 29, 2012 03:11 PM EDT

Seniors in Ikaria live, on average, 8 to 10 years longer before suffering from cardiovascular disease.

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Eunuch Study Reveals That Castration May Add 20 Years to a Man's Life

By Christine Hsu | Sep 24, 2012 01:19 PM EDT

Castration may add up to two decades to a man's life, according to a new study that found that eunuchs living in Korea centuries ago lived significantly longer than other men.

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Creative Personalities Have Longer Lives, Study Says

By Makini Brice | Sep 10, 2012 01:17 PM EDT

Creative thinking lowers stress and boosts the brain's ability to keep itself healthy.

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