Gurven is distinguished professor of anthropology at the University of California-Santa Barbara and the author of “Seven Decades: How We Evolved to Live Longer.” We’re living in the age of the ...

Researchers found that life expectancy growth in wealthy nations has dramatically slowed since 1939. Once driven by major reductions in child mortality, longevity gains are now limited by slower ...

A major cohort study suggests that consistent adherence to established healthy eating patterns may add years to life, even after accounting for genetic predisposition. Study: Healthy dietary patterns, ...

Life expectancy has long symbolized human progress, but what happens when that progress slows down or even reverses? Despite decades of medical and social advances, recent data show a troubling ...

Sarah is an experienced writer and editor enthusiastic about helping readers live their healthiest and happiest lives. Before joining Forbes Health, Sarah worked as a writer for various digital ...

Your greatest retirement risk may be something that’s unknowable: how long you will live. Only 1 in 3 Americans can correctly identify how long a 65-year-old will typically live, according to new ...

The consistency of the findings across five distinct dietary frameworks strengthens the case that shared features underlie the longevity benefit, rather than any single branded diet. The relationship ...

The U.S. spends more on health care but has a shorter life expectancy. Learn why the longevity gap exists.

Try your hand at this one-question quiz: How much longer is a 65-year-old American woman likely to live? A) About 17 more years, to age 82 B) About 22 more years, to age 87 C) About 27 more years, to ...

Americans are living longer but aren't financially prepared for it There's a 30% likelihood that a 65-year-old man will live at least until age 90, while there's a 40% likelihood women will do the ...