longevity

After studying stem cell aging for decades, Dr. Thomas Rando learned that some of the best longevity advice is timeless.”I often make the joke that the billions of dollars that have been spent on studying healthy aging could come down to the two things your mother told you,” Rando, the…

Easily popping the lid off a jar can mean you’ll live longer — but not for the reasons you think.Great grip strength is regarded as a key indicator of longevity, with one 2019 study linking stronger grip strength with lower rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cognitive impairment.The iron-gripped among…

Carol Klenfner had played ping pong on and off since growing up and into adulthood, but it wasn’t until she was 69 that she picked up the paddle to compete.Within just a few months of playing consistently, she began to notice a difference.”I remember when I started playing ping pong,”…

From Monday to Friday, without fail, you’ll find 93-year-old Cecilia Gomez in the gym.”It’s like my religion, for me to go there,” she said.The New York-based grandmother has been a staple at the Gold’s Gym in Smithtown from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each weekday for decades.”I’m in almost perfect…