Optimistic Women may Live Longer

Another study was announced in the last few days that suggests women with an optimistic outlook on life tend to live longer. This new study, carried out by a US team, follows earlier work from a Dutch team that optimistic men have a reduced heart risk.
The study, which probably comes as no surprise to most […]

Restricted Diet Prolongs Life: More Evidence

More scientific research has been announced that adds to the suggestion that eating a healthy, restricted calorie diet can extend your life. The new evidence, based on studies of monkeys, suggests that reducing the calorific intake by 30% has a marked effect on age-related illnesses.

Cut Pollution from your Life to Live Longer

Here’s an article from Time that shows how a recent study in America indicates a five month increase in lifespan when the cities we live in cut out the smog! The scientists believe that the dirt in the air is causing our lungs and us damage that physically shortens our lives, even though the dirt […]

‘Magic’ Purple Tomato Invented

Written by Live Longer on 26.10.2008 | Live Longer, Long Life Diet, anti-aging

Scientists have invented a new kind of tomato that contains higher levels of the antioxidant anthocyanin. The scientists invented the new breed by introducing genes from the snapdragon, a plant high in anthocyanin, and studies have shown that mice live longer when fed the new fruit.
As well as helping us to live longer, the scientists […]