longevity
Japanese woman turns 117 years old, extends record as world’s oldest person
Life & Style
January 5, 2020
Japanese woman turns 117 years old, extends record as world’s oldest person
TOKYO (Reuters) – Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at…
‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Japan at 113
Life & Style
January 21, 2019
‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Japan at 113
“World’s oldest man” Masazo Nonaka, who was born just two years after the Wright brothers launched humanity’s first powered…
Report claims fraud in Frenchwoman’s ‘oldest-ever’ world record
Life & Style
January 2, 2019
Report claims fraud in Frenchwoman’s ‘oldest-ever’ world record
A record held by a Frenchwoman as the world’s longest living person could be fraudulent and involve an identity…
Later menstruation and menopause linked to longevity
Health & Fitness
July 30, 2016
Later menstruation and menopause linked to longevity
According to new American research, women who begin menstruating after the age of 12 and enter menopause after the age…
A strong bond between elderly people and their dogs boosts health
Life & Style
April 22, 2016
A strong bond between elderly people and their dogs boosts health
A new study by the University of Missouri has found that owning a dog can help improve the health of…
Social groups after retirement may be good for longevity
Health & Fitness
February 17, 2016
Social groups after retirement may be good for longevity
Should retirement planning include strategies for being active in social groups?