Longevity

Why is air pollution so harmful to us? Human being's DNA may hold the answer

Some genetic variants from a human's past can be helpful as it may allow people to have a long life despite smoking

Blue Zones Diet: Will following this diet help you live for 100 years?

The Blue Zones Diet is more about changing your lifestyle rather than just focusing on food or exercise.

The greener your city, the longer you live: Lancet study

According to the forest survey of India, out of the big cities, Mumbai has the greatest forest cover by area at 22% whereas Kolkata has the lowest at 0.54%.

Three reasons women live longer than men

According to Health Paradox, despite higher rates of disability and poorer health than men, women experience greater longevity in modern human societies.

Lifespan of mice dramatically extended in new breakthrough telomere-aging study

Much of the research around longevity focuses on keeping telomeres intact, healthy and strong for as long as possible.

Gene study of the Galapagos giant tortoise hints at secrets to longevity, ageing

Learning Lonesome George's secrets to longevity could help restore dwindling giant tortoise numbers.

Air pollution shaves 4 years from the average Indian's life expectancy: Study

The average Delhi resident could gain 10 years in life expectancy if WHO guidelines are met: Report.

World's oldest man dies at 113: Yisrael Kristal survived the Holocaust, both world wars

Israel Kristal, the world's oldest man who lived through both World Wars and survived the Auschwitz concentration camp has passed away just a month short of his 114th birthday, his family has said.

Wimbledon 2017: With 19th Grand Slam at 35, Roger Federer's longevity makes him the greatest of all time

To win using your talent makes you a champion; to maximise your potential the way Roger Federer has is what makes him a legend.

Leander Paes 11 wins away from rising to sixth place in most all-time doubles victories