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Researchers found that the almost 25 per cent difference in mortality risk between regular hearing aid users and never-users remained steady, regardless of variables. 

By incorporating the following seven habits into your lifestyle, you can enhance your chances of living a longer, healthier life.  

A plant-based diet offers a myriad of health benefits, ranging from improved heart health to reduced cancer risk and enhanced longevity. 

The study introduced the novel concept of immune resilience, which looks at the balance between immunocompetence and inflammation as a critical contributor to health outcomes, regardless of age.

For the study, researchers started tracking the physical activity of 5,446 American women aged 63 and older in 2012 Being physically active is vital to gaining longevity even if your genes predispose you to it, the study says The study results confirm suggestions that older women should engage in physical exercise of any level to lessen the risk of disease and early death

Experts have analysed the 'blue zones' around the world and come up with two main factors that increase our longevity – having a healthy lifestyle and a reason to live.

The amount of physical activity older women undergo while performing daily tasks equates to 30 minutes of light physical exercises.  

Amish people with the mutation lived up to an average 85 years of age, significantly over 10 years longer than their predicted average lifespan of 71.

A genetically and culturally isolated group of "Amish" people in Berne, Indiana, US, were found to be the sole carriers of the gene mutation.   

Researchers found that people who undertook such exercises had a 23 percent reduction in risk of premature death.

Cigarette smoking and traits associated with lung cancer have the greatest impact on shortening lifespan.   

The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) developed by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), when applied at the national level, translates to about four additional years over and above the existing average life span of Indians.

Researchers studied over a million adults with the three main risk factors for heart disease - high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.

Studies have shown that smiling releases happy hormones endorphins and serotonin - which will naturally help to reduce inflammation and pain.

The study, published in the journal Aging Cell on Friday, used biomarker data collected from 5,000 blood samples and analysed it against the donors` health developments over the subsequent eight years.

Following are five simple common-sense rules, if followed will keep you fit and add years to your life.

Making a few changes in your lifestyle can slow the ageing process and help you live longer.

The secrets to living a long and healthy life include making wise lifestyle choices such as good sleep, regular exercise, eating right and choosing nutrient-rich foods.

Women who attend religious services more than once per week are more likely to live longer and may lower the risk of death from heart disease and cancer, a study has found.