Longevity has always been a subject of fascination, and in recent years, the search for the fountain of youth has led many to explore the role of exercise in extending one's lifespan. This essay delves into the lives of centenarians, individuals who have reached the...
A blue zone is defined as a particular area of the world with a high population of citizens living 100 years or more, and have come to represent areas of overall increased longevity. Loma Linda, California qualifies as a blue zone in part to its...
In Dan Buettner’s speech, “How to live to be 100 +”, he talks about specific ways to achieve life longevity and the myths that have been presented by many studies. In order to explain his theories about how to extend life expectancy, Dan uses, what...
Trends and Inequality in Longevity Throughout history, honoring the dead has been an important tradition, and one way to do so is by erecting headstones that are usually personalized. During the late 1800s through the early 1900s, life expectancy was much lower than it is...