Researchers at University of California San Diego created a formula that more accurately compares the ages of humans and dogs.

Despite huge variation in lifespan and size, different animal species end their natural life with similar numbers of genetic changes.

The first study to compare the accumulation of mutations across many animal species has shed new light on decades-old questions.

Between 30 and 60 minutes of muscle strengthening activity every week is linked to a 10-20% lower risk of death from all causes.

Neuroscientists recorded the activity of a dying human brain, revealing rhythmic wave patterns similar to those that occur during dreaming.

How old is your dog in human years? And what factors contribute to a long and healthy life for a dog?

Genetic data suggests that maintaining healthy levels of iron in the blood could be a key to ageing better and living longer.

Two blood proteins have been shown by scientists to influence how long and healthy a life we live, research suggests.

Many people dream of living forever, while songs have been written about it and movies made with eternal life the central plot point.

Eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of healthy life, while choosing to eat a serving of nuts instead could help you gain 26 minutes.

Most people want to live a long and happy life or at least avoid a short and miserable one. If you’re in that majority, then you’re in luck.

If immigrants to the United States formed their own country, their pre-COVID-19 life expectancies would exceed those of the world’s leaders.

During a truly unprecedented year where some people accustomed to breathing dirty air experienced clean air