Category Archives: Longevity Medicine

Immediate annuities vs. deferred income annuities

Given advances in medicine, I'm worried my wife and I might outlive our retirement savings. I've started reading about annuities, but I'm confused about the difference between immediate annuities and another … Continue reading →

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Vivacity is the best medicine in Frankston

ESTEEMED Frankston doctor Clive Bennetts prescribes two things: pick the right parents and don't smoke. Continue reading →

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Long-lived people distinguished by DNA

Study finds genetic signatures of the extremely old Web edition : Monday, January 30th, 2012 People who live to be 100 often credit particular dietary or lifestyle habits, religious faith or a generally positive outlook for their aging success. But scientists have long believed extreme longevity is at least partly in the genes. Continue reading →

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Don't outlive your savings: How annuities can help

Given advances in medicine, I'm worried my wife and I might outlive our retirement savings. I've started reading about annuities, but I'm confused about the difference between immediate annuities and another type I've heard referred to as a deferred income annuities. Can you explain the difference Continue reading →

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Long-lived people distinguished by their DNA

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Drinking Benefits: How Alcohol May Affect Longevity And Heart Health

Can alcohol increase your lifespan? If you're a worm, the answer appears to be “yes,” according to a new study conducted by chemists at UCLA. While the worms — known as Caenorhabditis elegans — typically live for 15 days, their life spans increased to 20 to 40 days when they ingested very small amounts of ethanol — the same type of alcohol found in your favorite wine, beer or cocktail Continue reading →

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The path to longevity

LISTEN Copy and paste the HTML below to embed this audio onto your web page. Audio player code: <iframe title=”minnesota_news_programs_midmorning_2_2012_01_24_midmorning_hour_2_20120124_64s_player” type=”text/html” width=”319″ height=”83″ src=”http://minnesota.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/syndicate.php?name=minnesota/news/programs/midmorning_2/2012/01/24/midmorning_hour_2_20120124_64″ marginheight=”0″ marginwidth=”0″ frameborder=”0″ allowFullScreen></iframe> Eternal youth has been the subject of myth and legend since the beginning of time. Continue reading →

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New Coalition Calls for More Effective Adult Immunisation Strategies During European Union's 2012 Year for Active …

PARIS, January 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –An expert group of European public health advocates and professionals has created a dedicated partnership entitled SAATI - Supporting Active Ageing Through Immunisation - to … Continue reading →

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Will you live to 100? New test can predict

Scientists are claiming a genetic test can predict whether someone will live to 100 years old.The study, undertaken by researchers from the Boston University Schools of Public Health and Medicine, Boston Medical Center, IRCCS Multimedica…Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=Longevity+Medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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UA's science lecture series to take on aging and longevity

TUCSON – This year, the University of Arizona's College of Science is tackling the science of aging in their Spring Lecture Series.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=Longevity+Medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Secret behind centenarians' exceptional longevity identified

Washington, Jan 19 : Genetic variants play a critical and complex role in conferring exceptional longevity in centenarians, researchers say.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=Longevity+Medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Will you live to be 100?

SCIENTISTS are claiming a genetic test can predict whether someone will live to 100 years old. Continue reading →

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Test can predict whether you'll live to 100

Scientists are claiming a genetic test can predict whether someone will live to 100 years old.The study, undertaken by researchers from the Boston University Schools of Public Health and Medicine, Boston Medical Center, IRCCS Multimedica… Continue reading →

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Secret behind centenarians' exceptional longevity identified

Washington, Jan 19 (ANI): Genetic variants play a critical and complex role in conferring exceptional longevity in centenarians, researchers say. Continue reading →

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Soon, blood test to tell whether you will live to be a centenarian

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Scientists are working on a blood test which, should one really want to find out, would reveal who will live to be 100. Continue reading →

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Blood test will reveal whether you are likely to live to 100

Using only genetic data, U.S. scientists at Boston School of Medicine were able to predict which subjects of a study had lived past 102 with 71 per cent accuracy and beyond 105 with 85 per cent accuracy. Continue reading →

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Researchers identify genetic signatures of exceptional longevity in re-published study

While environment and family history are factors in healthy aging, genetic variants play a critical and complex role in conferring exceptional longevity, according to researchers from the Boston University Schools of Public Health and Medicine, Boston Medical Center, IRCCS Multimedica in Milan, Italy, and Yale University. Continue reading →

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BU researchers identify genetic signatures of exceptional longevity in re-published study

( Boston University Medical Center ) While environment and family history are factors in healthy aging, genetic variants play a critical and complex role in conferring exceptional longevity, according to researchers from the Boston University Schools of Public Health and Medicine, Boston Medical Center, IRCCS Multimedica in Milan, Italy, and Yale University. Continue reading →

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Secrets of world's healthiest women

The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. Continue reading →

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UA's science lecture series to take on aging and longevity

TUCSON – This year, the University of Arizona's College of Science is tackling the science of aging in their Spring Lecture Series. Continue reading →

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