Inside China’s Quest to Defy Aging with Longevity Labs and ‘Immortality Islands’

Longevity labs, “immortality islands” and grapeseed pills are part of China’s national project to conquer aging, despite sometimes shaky science and extravagant claims.

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Working Past 100? In Japan, Some People Never Quit.

We met five remarkable people who’ve lived for more than a century and have yet to retire. For them, a working life is a richer one.

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Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales

A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging humans become more resilient?

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5 Tricks to Make Your Run Faster, Healthier and More Fun

Speed work isn’t just for serious runners. Up your pace just a little for a more efficient workout.

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How to Live a Long and Healthy Life as an Introvert

Our personal health reporter explains why it’s the quality, not quantity, of socializing that matters.

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What I Learned From a 102-Year-Old Yoga Master

When a fitness reporter traveled to a village in France to meet centenarian yoga teacher Charlotte Chopin, she was reminded that movement didn’t have to be complicated.

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Why Brittle Bones Aren’t Just a Woman’s Problem

More men are now living long enough to develop osteoporosis. But few are aware of the risk, and fewer still are screened and treated.

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What Jane Goodall Taught Us About Living a Long Life

The scientist, who died at 91 on Wednesday, was a model for healthy aging.

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A 102-Year-Old Yoga Teacher’s Simple Approach to Aging Well

For decades, Charlotte Chopin has been bending and stretching in Léré, a village in France. Here’s how she keeps moving.

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Are the Longevity Rules Different for Women?

We asked experts in health and aging about what women really need to do to live longer.

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