Life expectancy has long symbolized human progress, but what happens when that progress slows down or even reverses? Despite ...

Gurven is distinguished professor of anthropology at the University of California-Santa Barbara and the author of “Seven Decades: How We Evolved to Live Longer.” We’re living in the age of the ...

A new study co-authored by a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor finds that life expectancy gains made by high-income countries in the first half of the 20th century have slowed significantly, ...

MADISON, Wis. – A new study co-authored by a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor finds that life expectancy gains made by high-income countries in the first half of the 20th century have slowed ...

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, ...

The consistency of the findings across five distinct dietary frameworks strengthens the case that shared features underlie the longevity benefit, rather than any single branded diet. The relationship ...

Women's life expectancy varies considerably from country to country, and while science has yet to discover the magic secret to living forever, some countries seem to know a lot about the recipe for a ...

Life expectancy is on the rise, but you wouldn't know it talking to American adults today. Research shows that middle-aged and older Americans consistently underestimate how long they're likely to ...

Try your hand at this one-question quiz: How much longer is a 65-year-old American woman likely to live? A) About 17 more years, to age 82 B) About 22 more years, to age 87 C) About 27 more years, to ...