Tag Archives: longevity

‘Thunder thighs’ may help beat heart disease

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Rahul

Melbourne, Sept 4 (ANI): The thinner your thighs, the greater your risk of heart disease – that’s the conclusion of a new study. According to the research, which looked at more than 2800 men and women with an average age … Continue reading →

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World’s oldest woman celebrates 115th birthday

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Rahul

Los Angeles, April 7 (Xinhua) Gertrude Baines, the oldest woman of the world celebrated Monday her 115th birthday at a hospital here with music, cake and a letter from President Barack Obama. Baines received a proclamation from the Guinness Book … Continue reading →

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Middle age activeness boosts men’s longevity

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Rahul

London, Mar 6 (ANI): It’s never too late to start exercising, concludes a new study, which found that men who start doing physical activity when they are 50 can extend their life span by more than two years. Swedish researchers … Continue reading →

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‘The Simpsons’ set to become longest-running TV series

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Rahul

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): American animated sitcom ‘The Simpsons’ is all set to break the record of the longest-running television series ‘Gunsmoke’ because Fox network has ordered two more seasons of the series. The Simpsons started in 1989 and … Continue reading →

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Mole rats may unravel the secret to long life

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Rahul

London, Feb 24 (ANI): Naked mole rats live for nearly 30 years longer than any other rodent, and scientists reckon that these animals may hold the secret to longevity. The oxidising compounds produced in the bodies gradually wear down DNA … Continue reading →

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