Three Brazilian sisters aged 103, 104 and 109 are helping scientists study longevity. Researchers hope their genes can reveal why some people remain healthy and mentally sharp past 100.

What’s the secret to long life? Scientists believe three Brazilian sisters may hold the key

For centuries, humans have searched for ways to extend life—from legends of the "Water of Life" to modern scientific breakthroughs. Today, advances in biotechnology, genetics, artificial intelligence, and preventive medicine are transforming longevity from a fantasy into a serious global pursuit. Governments, scientists, investors, and tech leaders are pouring billions into understanding ageing and extending healthy lifespan. But how close are we to living significantly longer lives? And what challenges come with the longevity revolution?

Why Longevity Has Become The World's New Obsession

A Harvard-led study of more than 147,000 adults found that 90-120 minutes of weekly strength training was linked to lower risks of death, heart disease, and neurological disorders.

Just 90 minutes of strength training a week may help you live longer, Harvard study finds

Can a vaccine help slow aging? Scientists are exploring whether the shingles vaccine may offer benefits beyond preventing a painful rash. Emerging research suggests it could be linked to broader health effects, sparking interest in its potential role in healthy aging. Experts caution that more studies are needed, but the findings have opened new conversations about vaccines, immunity, and longevity.


Can a Vaccine Keep You Forever Young? New Research Sparks Debate

A groundbreaking study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that people who take longer, continuous walks may enjoy significantly better health outcomes than those who walk in short bursts throughout the day. Tracking 34,000 participants over 10 years, researchers found that walking 15 minutes or longer reduced the risk of death from any cause by 80% and lowered the risk of cardiovascular disease by nearly 70%.

Longer Walks May Boost Heart Health And Longevity, New Study Shows

In the year 2000, it was predicted that the person who will live for more than 150 years had already been born. That bold assertion came from confidence that medical advancements in the 20th century would lead to increase in life expectancy.

Will you live beyond 100? Unlikely, warn scientists who see longevity falling in areas known for centenarians

In a new study, a scientist has suggested that if it were not for the dinosaurs, humans could have extended their lifespan by up to 200 years. Microbiologist Joao Pedro de Magalhaes, from University of Birmingham in the UK, has emphasised an evident difference between how quickly mammals, like humans, age and how the ageing takes place in reptiles and amphibians.

Do you know humans could live for 200 years? But dinosaurs didn't let this happen

In a world filled with joy brought by daughters, a recent study has unveiled an unexpected benefit – fathers with daughters tend to enjoy longer lives compared to those without them.

Fathers who have daughters tend to live longer, says study

While getting more exercise, eating right, and making new friends are all good habits, new CU Boulder research suggests the addition of gardening can have a powerful impact.

Gardening can help reduce cancer risk & boost mental health, new study finds

Okinawa, a Japanese island in the East China Sea, has historically been known for longevity and it was once called the land of immortals. The Japanese archipelago is one of the world's five 'Blue Zones' and it has the highest concentration of centenarians, which is basically a person who is 100 years old or more.

Four secrets to longevity from the centenarians of Okinawa, the land of immortals

The prospect of living longer and passing a smaller legacy to successors worried 35 percent of respondents

More than half of world's wealthy may live up to 100 years: Survey

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