If you want to live forever—or just a really long time—it might be time to start testing your blood. A new review has discovered crucial details about specific health factors that you need to know to promote your longevity.

Want to live to 100? Maintaining your weight rather than losing it may be the key! According to a new study from the University of California, women over 60 who maintain their weight, even when overweight, were more likely to live beyond age 90 than participants who lost five percent of their body weight.

Think time online is making your brain turn to mush? Think again! A study has found that regular internet usage among older adults can significantly reduce dementia risk and other cognitive impairment.

Not getting enough sleep—or sleeping too much—might be something to lose sleep about, particularly if you’re worried about suffering a stroke, according to a recent study. Here’s what the science says about the connection between sleep duration, sleep disorders and stroke risk.

A little loneliness might seem like a natural part of getting older, but research shows depression may be making those aches and pains worse. And that’s not all—adding insult to injury, poor mental health may actually accelerate the aging process.

Do you think longevity is all in your genes? Not quite…but it is all in the family! Spending time with your children and seeing them more than once a year might be the key to living a long and healthy quality of life.

We all experience angst, but do you drown in your emotions, or sort through your feelings and move on? Your answer could determine whether you get to enjoy your golden years—or spend them in a mental fog.

Social interaction could boost longevity. Rutgers University researchers found that Chicagoans who lived alone and had low interaction with their neighbors had a 48.5% increased risk of death compared to those who socialized with fellow residents.

You’re only as old as you feel, right? While that may technically be true, a new study out of the University of Michigan has revealed that your grip may be a more accurate measure of longevity and your true biological age.

Too busy for breakfast? A new study of more than 3,000 people finds that running on empty every morning might speed up cognitive decline.

Good genes aren’t the only reason why some people live longer than others. In fact, exercise may be even more important to longevity, according to a new study.

If you work out 150-300 minutes (or less) each week, it might be time to take those sweat sessions into overtime—if your goal is a longer life. A new study suggests that exercising “overachievers” have a longevity edge over those with more moderate routines.

Optimistic women are 10% more likely to celebrate their 90th birthday than those with a glass-half-empty mentality, according to a new study from Harvard that followed more than 150,000 postmenopausal women.

Seniors who are overly-confident that they’re in good health go to the doctor less frequently, which could negatively impact health, according to a new study of more than 80,000 Europeans over age 50.

Want to live a longer life? Consider adding brisk walks to your routine. A new study found that faster walkers have longer telomeres, longevity marker.

Menopause doesn’t have to mean weight gain, according to a new study—and what you do before this life transition is key.

Wondering if it’s too late to eat healthy? A new modeling study predicts switching from a typical Western diet over to an optimal healthy diet can add years to your life at almost any age.

The thought of “golden years” not feeling so golden? Talk about a self-fulfilling prophecy: a new study found that people who worry that they are getting old actually feel older and age more rapidly than those who believe age is just a number.

Exercise may have neuroprotective properties that prevent dementia, according to a new study of elderly people who worked out regularly.

A new study from the University of Exeter suggests that sleep difficulties can negatively impact self-perceptions of aging.

Following a plant-based diet can help reduce the risk of cognitive impairment in older age, according to a cohort study.

The Washington University in St. Louis has linked sleep to cognitive decline. People with too little or too much sleep had an increased risk for Alzheimer’s.

Worried that menopause will weaken your bones? It turns out that bone loss after menopause may not be as bad as we once thought, according to new research from University of Eastern Finland.

How to prevent dementia’s risks at young age? A happy brain may protect you from cognitive decline according to a new study.

Want to keep your brain working at its best? That 8-hour workday keeps your cognitive function youthful, so reconsider plans to retire early.

Stress does cause gray hair according to a new study from the University of Columbia. The goods news? It may be reversible!

Another reason to eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables while avoiding processed foods: a new study has shown the anti-aging effects of healthy eating.

Want a youthful skin? New studies confirm that ceramide supplements improves the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.