Humanity may have reached a limit in lifespan extension, with average life expectancy plateauing in developed countries despite medical advancements.
The human life span may have finally plateaued. Here's what you can do to optimize your chances for a long life - and what researchers are working on next.
Aging science indicates limits to human lifespan despite healthy lifestyles; only a small percentage of adults may reach 100 years.
What Matters More for Longevity: Genes or Lifestyle?
Longevity is influenced by both lifestyle choices and genetic factors, with lifestyle having significant impact up to ages 80 or 90.
Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?
Life expectancy is plateauing, suggesting humans are nearing biological limits on lifespan.
A 114-year-old woman is now the oldest living American. She says 3 things have helped her live so long.
Naomi Whitehead, 114, emphasizes hard work and the simple pleasures of life as keys to her longevity.
Have We Reached Peak Human Life Expectancy?
Radical life extension beyond current averages is unlikely this century according to research, primarily due to the challenges of biological aging.
Human Longevity May Have Reached its Upper Limit
Humanity may have reached a limit in lifespan extension, with average life expectancy plateauing in developed countries despite medical advancements.
The human life span may have finally plateaued. Here's what you can do to optimize your chances for a long life - and what researchers are working on next.
Aging science indicates limits to human lifespan despite healthy lifestyles; only a small percentage of adults may reach 100 years.
What Matters More for Longevity: Genes or Lifestyle?
Longevity is influenced by both lifestyle choices and genetic factors, with lifestyle having significant impact up to ages 80 or 90.
Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?
Life expectancy is plateauing, suggesting humans are nearing biological limits on lifespan.
A 114-year-old woman is now the oldest living American. She says 3 things have helped her live so long.
Naomi Whitehead, 114, emphasizes hard work and the simple pleasures of life as keys to her longevity.
Have We Reached Peak Human Life Expectancy?
Radical life extension beyond current averages is unlikely this century according to research, primarily due to the challenges of biological aging.
Retiring On a Tight Budget? Move Out of These States
Rising life expectancy in the U.S. poses significant financial challenges for the aging population regarding retirement security.
Mary Kenny: Ireland is an ageing society, so I'm looking forward to less crime and better manners
Ireland's demographics are shifting as the population ages, marking a significant transition from a youthful society to one with increasing life expectancy.
Retiring On a Tight Budget? Move Out of These States
Rising life expectancy in the U.S. poses significant financial challenges for the aging population regarding retirement security.
Mary Kenny: Ireland is an ageing society, so I'm looking forward to less crime and better manners
Ireland's demographics are shifting as the population ages, marking a significant transition from a youthful society to one with increasing life expectancy.
Don't Expect to Live Significantly Longer, At Least Not in This Century
Human life expectancy is slowing down after previous growth, necessitating new biological strategies for further extension.
Rises in life expectancy have slowed dramatically, analysis finds
Life expectancy improvements have slowed, with future centenarian predictions drastically reduced, emphasizing the need for radical advances in anti-aging medicines.
Increase in human life expectancy is slowing down, study suggests
The rise in life expectancy is slowing down, prompting a shift in focus from lifespan extension to improving healthy years.
A microbiologist explains why we age and die
Ramakrishnan explores the biological processes of aging and death, questioning the definition of death itself.
Scientists predict how many of us will live to 100
Life expectancy increases are slowing down, suggesting humans may be approaching longevity limits.
The 5 states with the longest life expectancies, and the 5 with the shortest
Human life expectancy may be plateauing after decades of progress in advancing longevity.
Don't Expect to Live Significantly Longer, At Least Not in This Century
Human life expectancy is slowing down after previous growth, necessitating new biological strategies for further extension.
Rises in life expectancy have slowed dramatically, analysis finds
Life expectancy improvements have slowed, with future centenarian predictions drastically reduced, emphasizing the need for radical advances in anti-aging medicines.
Increase in human life expectancy is slowing down, study suggests
The rise in life expectancy is slowing down, prompting a shift in focus from lifespan extension to improving healthy years.
A microbiologist explains why we age and die
Ramakrishnan explores the biological processes of aging and death, questioning the definition of death itself.
Scientists predict how many of us will live to 100
Life expectancy increases are slowing down, suggesting humans may be approaching longevity limits.
The 5 states with the longest life expectancies, and the 5 with the shortest
Human life expectancy may be plateauing after decades of progress in advancing longevity.
Overdoses and obesity fall: Hopeful signs Americans getting healthier
Despite ongoing challenges, key health measures indicate that Americans are getting healthier, with improvements in life expectancy and cancer survival rates.
The decline in drug overdose deaths and the obesity rate suggests a positive public health trend.
See COVID's toll on California's life expectancy in new CDC longevity report
California's life expectancy fell by over 8 months in 2021, dropping to 10th in the nation despite vaccine availability.
U.S. has lowest life expectancy among rich, English-speaking countries: study
Americans have the lowest life expectancy among similar English-speaking countries, influenced by preventable deaths and health system disparities.
Down by the sea: poverty brings Blackpool life expectancy to UK low
Blackpool now has the lowest male life expectancy in the UK, highlighting stark health disparities linked to wealth and poverty.
Walking more could add as much as 11 years to your life, study says. Here's how
Increasing physical activity to meet recommended levels can significantly enhance life expectancy, especially in inactive individuals.
Is Radical Human Life Extension Possible?
Extraordinary advances in medicine and public health have dramatically increased life expectancy, raising it from 47 years in 1900 to about 79 today.
Overdoses and obesity fall: Hopeful signs Americans getting healthier
Despite ongoing challenges, key health measures indicate that Americans are getting healthier, with improvements in life expectancy and cancer survival rates.
The decline in drug overdose deaths and the obesity rate suggests a positive public health trend.
See COVID's toll on California's life expectancy in new CDC longevity report
California's life expectancy fell by over 8 months in 2021, dropping to 10th in the nation despite vaccine availability.
U.S. has lowest life expectancy among rich, English-speaking countries: study
Americans have the lowest life expectancy among similar English-speaking countries, influenced by preventable deaths and health system disparities.
Down by the sea: poverty brings Blackpool life expectancy to UK low
Blackpool now has the lowest male life expectancy in the UK, highlighting stark health disparities linked to wealth and poverty.
Walking more could add as much as 11 years to your life, study says. Here's how
Increasing physical activity to meet recommended levels can significantly enhance life expectancy, especially in inactive individuals.
Is Radical Human Life Extension Possible?
Extraordinary advances in medicine and public health have dramatically increased life expectancy, raising it from 47 years in 1900 to about 79 today.
Exact number of minutes you lose of life every time you eat a hotdog
Ultra-processed foods significantly reduce life expectancy, but healthier choices like fruits and vegetables can positively impact longevity.
Can Marijuana Help Boomers Extend Productivity
Cannabis use among Baby Boomers can enhance productivity and quality of life, offering medicinal benefits that allow for a more active and fulfilling later life.
Exact number of minutes you lose of life every time you eat a hotdog
Ultra-processed foods significantly reduce life expectancy, but healthier choices like fruits and vegetables can positively impact longevity.
Can Marijuana Help Boomers Extend Productivity
Cannabis use among Baby Boomers can enhance productivity and quality of life, offering medicinal benefits that allow for a more active and fulfilling later life.
FBI Director to resign. And, UHC CEO killing brings attention to U.S. life expectancy
FBI Director Christopher Wray will resign by January, emphasizing the need to keep the agency out of political conflicts.
Baby boomers, take it from a 91-year-old: a long life with poorer health is bad news, and unnecessary | Joan Bakewell
Life expectancy has significantly increased over the years, but many baby boomers are living longer with poorer health compared to earlier generations.
FBI Director to resign. And, UHC CEO killing brings attention to U.S. life expectancy
FBI Director Christopher Wray will resign by January, emphasizing the need to keep the agency out of political conflicts.
Baby boomers, take it from a 91-year-old: a long life with poorer health is bad news, and unnecessary | Joan Bakewell
Life expectancy has significantly increased over the years, but many baby boomers are living longer with poorer health compared to earlier generations.
Memento Movi creatively visualizes life expectancy by translating users' age into movie progress.
Life expectancy in EU nations revealed, where does Britian rank?
Britain has the lowest life expectancy in Western Europe at 80.9 years, behind the EU average of 81.5 years.
Trump can make America healthy again with these five agenda items
Trump's health policy should prioritize nutrition and efficiency at the CDC to improve American health outcomes.
Life expectancy may be reaching upper limits-for now
Significant improvements in human life expectancy are unlikely this century, despite advances in medical technology.
News - Cemetery Study Detects Roman Lifestyle Changes
Life expectancy increased during the Roman period in western Germany, reflecting improved living conditions.
Is the significant rise in life expectancy finally slowing down? Why?
Life expectancy is reaching a plateau, predicted to stop increasing around 87 years as the aging process becomes a limiting factor.
Daily briefing: A third of researchers quit within five years of their first paper
A significant portion of researchers exit the field shortly after publishing their first work, highlighting challenges in sustaining careers in science.
The 10 happiest states in the US, ranked
Hawaii is the happiest state in the US, according to WalletHub's rankings based on various well-being metrics.
There is a 13-year difference in life expectancy between a Chelsea girl and a Blackpool boy
There is a significant disparity in life expectancy between different areas in the UK.
The North-South health divide is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed urgently.
Matthews: California's famously high costs can buy you a longer life
Californians have a higher life expectancy than the national average, with the Bay Area and Los Angeles ranking among the healthiest places in the country.
Moving to California after age 65 can increase life span by more than a year, according to Stanford and MIT researchers.
Britain is a poorer, sicker place. No wonder disability claims have trebled in a decade | Polly Toynbee
The number of people on disability benefits has tripled, but it doesn't mean the country is sicker than before.
UK faces deeper problems with the health of the nation and the resilience of the healthcare system, leading to increasing costs of declining health.