7 Japanese Longevity Habits Worth Borrowing—and What the Research Actually Says
byGreen tea, interval walking, ikigai, forest bathing. Seven habits from Japanese research, with the finding kept separate from what you can reasonably take from it.
Longevity
Habits, science, and tools for living longer and better.
6 Foods for Better Memory After 60—and 2 Linked to Faster Decline
bySix foods with real research behind them, two worth eating less often, and what each study actually measured: memory scores, dementia risk, or dementia-related death.
Blood Tests After 50: What to Ask For and How Often
byHere, we’ll review some common lab tests your doctor might recommend and why — so you feel better prepared for conversations with your provider.
7 Habits to Steal From Women Who Look Amazing at 65
bySeven habits with real trials behind them, from the twice-weekly lifting protocol tested on women averaging 65 to the step count that beats 10,000.
The Unhealthiest ZIP Code in Every State
byWe analyzed our Neighborhood Wellness Scores across 18,357 ZIP codes to find the unhealthiest ZIP code in every state.
Study: 5 More Minutes of Sleep, 2 Minutes of Walking: Little Changes Can Have a Big Impact on Your Health
bySometimes making a change in your life that can have a big impact feels a bit daunting. When most people think about “being healthier”…
The Four Foods the Blue Zones Author Says to Always Keep in Your House
byBeans, nuts, sweet potatoes and fruit you actually like — the four foods Dan Buettner says belong in every kitchen, and the honest state of the Blue Zones research behind them.
A 5-Minute Walk Every Hour Undoes the Worst of Sitting All Day, New Research Finds
byIf you’ve ever felt your mood flatline somewhere around 3 p.m. after a full day in your chair, new research has an almost insultingly…
Mavromatika: The Ancient Greek Bean Stew That the World’s Longest-Living Women Eat Every Day
byMavromatika is the Greek black-eyed pea stew eaten almost daily on the Blue Zone island of Ikaria. Here’s how to make it at home — and why it matters.
Forget 10,000 Steps. Researchers Found the Number That Actually Keeps Weight Off
byThe 10,000-step goal has no clinical basis. A 2026 meta-analysis of 18 studies found 8,500 steps per day is the number actually linked to sustained weight loss.
The Neighborhoods Where People Live the Longest in Every State
byWhere you live shapes how long you live. Not your gym habit. Not your multivitamin. The neighborhood you call home. It determines your air…
The Healthiest ZIP Code in Every State
byWhere you live shapes your health more than most people realize. We analyzed Neighborhood Wellness Scores across 13,401 U.S. ZIP codes — measuring food access, air quality, walkability, and healthcare availability — to find the single top-scoring ZIP code in all 50 states plus D.C. Some results will surprise you.