While there may be no literal ‘Fountain of Youth’, that certainly hasn’t stopped researchers from investigating ways that might allow us to live longer lives. There have been studies about the age defying effects of red wine and the health benefits of blueberries. But the final word in longevity might be found in calorie restriction [...]

A recent study out of the US examining the health of women over a 33 year period has produced some alarming results. The results suggested that for every 2.2 pounds gained (over the healthy BMI range) since the age of 18 women’s chances of living past 70 years old in good health are reduced by [...]