Longer life

Want to know how to live longer? Everyone wants the answer to that question. A long and healthy life begins with these six daily habits - start today!

In 1938, Harvard researchers embarked on a decades-long study to find out: What is the secret to a happy life? Contrary to what think, it's not career achievement, money, exercise, or a healthy diet.

For lessons on longevity, you'd be remiss not to at least consider the morning habits of people from the Blue Zones (Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and Nicoya, Costa Rica), where residents regularly live to see their 100th birthdays.

Scientific research shows that exercise plays a vital role in managing type 2 diabetes, yet not enough people are physically active. Learn which exercises are best for people with diabetes, including walking, swimming, tai chi, and yoga.

Our old-fashioned recipes are just like the ones grandma used to make. They're nostalgic classics your family will enjoy, including chicken and dumplings, apple pie, green bean casserole, stuffed cabbage, rice pudding, and banana bread.

Friends are a surprisingly strong influence on how long you live -- for better or worse. WebMD's slideshow explains this and other secrets of longevity.

As medicine continues to advance and we are living longer, quality of life remains a high priority. Age can also bring with it some real weight struggles, like the stubborn middle-age spread and what feels like a sluggish metabolism. Meeting nutritional needs as you age may require an adjustment in lifestyle, including what you eat […]

Scientists studied centenarians to find out how they stay vital past age 100. Learn more about what might be the healthiest diet in the world.

Because things happen and we can not control everthing.