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Stress Can Take Years Off Our Lives. Here’s How to Stop It
October 25, 2022
Chronic stress can age us faster. A man stands underneath a cresting wave.
When it comes to our life spans, stress plays an important role. Believe it or not, our reactions to stress are designed to help us survive – it’s part of our “fight or flight” response. When we experience acute stress, a threat to our health, our body does all sorts of good things to help us get… See more
The Connection Between Sleep and Longevity
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 21, 2022
Elderly woman sleeping
Sleep deprivation is a widespread problem that many Americans face. Disordered sleep, whether it be driven by: A health issue Work conditions Lifestyle Poor sleep leads to fatigue and raises your risk for injuries. Sleep deprivation is also linked with many chronic illnesses including:… See more
Optimism is A Key Component of Longevity?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 20, 2022
Older woman smiling
You can also boost your life span with something you probably haven’t thought of – optimism. A growing body of research links higher levels of optimism with a longer lifespan.
 
Yes, as you go through life, you’ll endure trials and tribulations that affect your outlook and potentially… See more
This or That: Longevity Edition
October 18, 2022
MDVIP’s Chief Medical Officer Andrea Klemes, DO, plays a game of This or That with longevity pioneer and best-selling author Michael Roizen, MD, on what he prefers to promote longevity.… See more
Tips on How to Live Younger Longer
October 18, 2022
Watch longevity pioneer and best-selling author Michael Roizen, MD, and MDVIP’s Chief Medical Officer Andrea Klemes, DO, discuss expert tips for living younger for longer.… See more
Americans Want to Live Longer, But They Don’t Take Steps to Ensure Longevity
October 17, 2022
How can you extend your health span? Man holding back hands of time.

Longevity isn’t about age. Lifestyle choices can help you live younger for longer.   

Think about your longevity: If you could live to any age, what would it be? In a new MDVIP/Ipsos study, more than half of Americans say they would like to live to the… See more
Studies Say Heavy Alcohol Consumption May Shorten Your Life
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 21, 2022
4 women drinking wine
According to a recent study, if  you want to live longer and you’re a heavy drinker, reducing your consumption could help improve your health conditions. People age differently, largely due to microscopic parts of our anatomy at the end of our chromosomes called telomeres. In simplest terms… See more
How Volunteering, Giving Boosts Your Mood and Health
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 14, 2022
Volunteering and giving to charity both boost health outcomes and make you feel better.
Have you ever volunteered for a good cause? If yes, how did it make you feel? Did it boost your mood? What about when you donated to your favorite charity? It turns out volunteering and giving are two activities associated with good health and longevity.  Let’s focus on volunteering first.… See more
How Having a Purpose Can Lead to Better Health
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 14, 2022
Most Americans close link their family to their purpose in life. Having a purpose can lead to better health outcomes.
Does your life have meaning? Does it have purpose? If you answered yes, here’s some good news: Studies show that having a purpose can lead to better health outcomes. That’s the bottom line, but from there it gets a little murky. Let’s start with how we define what gives us meaning or purpose in… See more
What Causes You to Die Early?
December 8, 2021
What Causes You to Die Early?
For most of us, the term “early death” isn’t scientific. It simply describes death that occurs unexpectedly early: in children, of course, but also their parents and anyone else in the so-called prime of their lives.  Public health experts offer a clearer definition, and the age cutoff may… See more

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