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How the Land of the Rising Sun cracked the longevity code — why the Japanese live so long

Japan has ranked among the world’s longest-living countries for decades, consistently topping global charts since the 1980s; what drives its remarkable life expectancy? we set out to uncover the factors behind the Japanese longevity advantage

Eitan Gefen | 11.30.25

Why women outlive men — and why Israelis live longer than most

Global life expectancy has surged over the past century, and Israel now ranks fourth worldwide at more than 83 years; what drives longevity, why women almost always outlive men and could turning 100 soon become far less rare?

Eitan Gefen | 11.29.25

Why your earlobes reveal more about aging than you think

Often overlooked, the soft, cartilage‑free earlobe is one of the first facial features to show age—losing collagen, becoming elongated from sun and heavy earrings and now searchable for cosmetic care

Dr. Marina Landau | 11.22.25

Lifelong friendships may keep you younger, study finds

New study finds that strong social bonds from childhood through adulthood can significantly slow the body’s aging process, benefiting not just mental well-being but physical health as well

ynet | 10.21.25

A drop of blood may reveal how long—and how well—you’ll live

Test that measures biological—not chronological—age, using DNA markers to assess cognitive and physical function; breakthrough may predict lifespan, identify early decline, help reverse aging through personalized care

Eitan Gefen | 07.04.25

The ultimate guide to aging well: 10 habits for a longer life

Discover expert-backed lifestyle changes that can improve your health, boost longevity and enhance your overall well-being in old age

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 03.04.25

Late to evolve, early to decline: exploring human brain aging

A new study reveals that regions of the human brain that underwent significant changes in the later stages of evolution are also the first to show signs of aging

Oryan Zacks/Davidson Institute of Science | 02.22.25

You are what you eat: Study links balanced diet to slower aging

New study explores whether diet impacts accelerated aging by comparing identical twins on different diets; results underscore the importance of being mindful about nutrition into old age

Luda Nevo | 02.21.25

Increase in human life expectancy slowing significantly, study finds

Data suggests humans approaching biological limits to longevity, challenging conventional wisdom life expectancy will continue to increase indefinitely

Ynetnews | 10.10.24

האנשים הכי פעילים וחיוניים פתאום נבעטו הביתה

Aging accelerates at 44 and 60, new Stanford study finds

Study analyzed biomolecular markers, including RNA, proteins and metabolites, across different age groups ranging from 25 to 75 years old

Ynetnews | 08.15.24

Why does our hair turn gray?

Although a cure for graying hair has not yet been found, advances in scientific knowledge shed light on the process of hair color loss

Segev Naveh Tassa/Davidson Institute of Science | 11.25.23

Rules for aging well

After watching his grandfather suffer from a neurodegenerative disease, Prof. Friedlander has devoted his life to discovering the most effective methods for enjoying one's senior years with activities that not only engage and entertain, but also greatly decrease the chance of becoming ill yourself

Smadar Cohen Terkel | 03.27.23

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