Sarah is an experienced writer and editor enthusiastic about helping readers live their healthiest and happiest lives. Before joining Forbes Health, Sarah worked as a writer for various digital ...

Sarah is an experienced writer and editor enthusiastic about helping readers live their healthiest and happiest lives. Before joining Forbes Health, Sarah worked as a writer for various digital ...

How well an older adult performs on a few simple physical tests could offer an important clue about longevity. A large study published Monday, Aug. 10, in JAMA Network Open evaluated measures of ...

A major cohort study suggests that consistent adherence to established healthy eating patterns may add years to life, even after accounting for genetic predisposition. Study: Healthy dietary patterns, ...

A visit to an online longevity calculator might seem like a morbid exercise. No one wants to think about dying. And one might argue that a life expectancy calculator never dispenses good news. It ...

Why life expectancy is at the heart of the idea of progress. Dear reader, In the five years I’ve spent exploring the world’s challenges through the lens of progress, there’s one figure I have always ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Jeanne Calment was the oldest verified person to have ever lived, passing away at 122. She was born in ...