Recent findings suggest the answer might be simpler than expected. Experts point to basic fitness tests—especially those that measure balance, strength, and mobility—as key indicators of longevity.

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Life expectancy has long symbolized human progress, but what happens when that progress slows down or even reverses? Despite decades of medical and social advances, recent data show a troubling ...

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, ...