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Dan Buettner, a longevity expert, argues that urban design influences daily physical activity and can add up to four years to the life expectancy of residents. (translated)

Dan Buettner, experto en longevidad: «El lugar donde vives puede aumentar cuatro años más tu esperanza de vida»

The article highlights the importance of healthy habits, such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and restorative sleep, to age well and live not only longer but better, in addition to emphasizing the relevance of social connections and a sense of purpose in life. (translated)

Envejecer bien: duerme como si te jugaras algo, tus relaciones son biología necesaria y sigue tu plan

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will break the longevity record in office on September 4, surpassing the duration of Silvio Berlusconi's government during his second term, marking a milestone in a country used to fleeting governments. (translated)

Meloni rompe el récord de longevidad en una Italia acostumbrada a las crisis

Dan Buettner, a longevity expert, states that maintaining a daily routine of physical activity, such as walking, swimming, or running, can add an average of three years to life expectancy, and emphasizes the importance of socialization and healthy eating habits in the pursuit of a longer and fuller life. (translated)

Dan Buettner, experto en longevidad: "Si caminas, nadas o sales a correr todos los días, sumas 3 años de media a tu expectativa de vida"

Aurelio Rojas, cardiologist, highlights in his analysis that extra virgin olive oil is the most effective food for improving longevity and cardiovascular health, supported by a Harvard study that suggests a 19% reduction in the risk of mortality among those who consume it regularly. (translated)

Aurelio Rojas, cardiólogo: "Hay un alimento superior al resto para mejorar la longevidad"

Ana María Cuervo, a Spanish cell biologist and pioneer in the science of aging, advocates for habits such as not snacking, getting enough sleep, and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle to promote longevity, focusing on the process of autophagy, the decline of which is associated with aging diseases. (translated)

Ana María Cuervo, investigadora: "Todo el mundo llega a viejo, pero si el viejo corre maratones hasta el último día, mejor"

A study from Osaka University has revealed that certain immune system cells, CD4 cytotoxic T lymphocytes, increase in the blood of supercentenarians, suggesting that an adaptive capacity of the immune system could be key to their extreme longevity, although a direct relationship with cancer prevention or living beyond 110 years has not been demonstrated. (translated)

Los científicos hallan una pista sobre la longevidad extrema en la sangre de las personas supercentenarias
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A new study from Osaka University reveals that 'supercentenarians' possess an adapted immune system, characterized by an expansion of cytotoxic CD4 T lymphocytes that allows them to face age-related challenges and potentially contributes to their exceptional longevity by combating malignant cells. (translated)

Los 'supercentenarios' también tienen un sistema 'superinmune': así se adaptan sus defensas a los desafíos de la edad

A Japanese study reveals that supercentenarians, people aged 110 years or older, have an unusual abundance of adapted cytotoxic T lymphocytes that allow them to combat tumors and diseases without exhausting themselves, suggesting that their immune system efficiently adapts to the challenges of aging. (translated)

Un «ejército» de súperlinfocitos explica la longevidad extrema de los supercentenarios

Japanese researchers have discovered that supercentenarians have a notable increase in CD4 cytotoxic T lymphocytes, which could provide them with a cellular shield that protects them against cancer in its early stages. (translated)

¿El secreto de la longevidad extrema? Descubren que los supercentenarios tienen un escudo celular contra el cáncer

The article examines the obsession of the elites with immortality in the context of scientific advances in longevity and biotechnology, reflecting on the interactions between reality, ethical dilemmas, and bold fantasies in the quest to extend human life. (translated)

El sueño de comprar la vida eterna: una vieja aspiración entre la realidad y el delirio

The increase in life expectancy in the 20th century did not come with a miracle pill; we live longer because we decided that no one should die from drinking contaminated water or from a treatable infection: longevity was, above all, a social achievement. How many years of life can you? (translated)

Dan Buettner, a longevity expert, states that retirement can be a dangerous period for health, as changes in routine and loss of purpose can increase mortality, recommending that people maintain a sense of commitment and extend their working life to avoid these negative effects. (translated)

Dan Buettner, experto en longevidad: «La gente casada vive más»

The article examines the issue of battery lifespan in electric vehicles, stating that according to a study, the best batteries maintain 95% of their capacity after driving 100,000 km, and highlights concerns of potential buyers regarding battery replacement, which can be costly and complex. (translated)

Que bateria dura mais tempo antes de ter de ser substituída?

The increase in life expectancy, mainly due to social achievements such as access to drinking water and sanitation systems, has revealed gaps in inequality both regionally and globally, and raises questions about the future of longevity in the 21st century, where the possibility of treatments to delay aging could be a luxury reserved for a few. (translated)

¿Cuántos años de vida te puedes permitir?

Dan Buettner, a longevity expert, emphasizes that a plant-based diet rich in fiber, like that of centenarians in the Blue Zones, is key to a longer and healthier life, recommending avoiding sugary cereals and processed foods, especially at breakfast. (translated)

Dan Buettner, experto en longevidad: «Empieza tu día con plantas, no con alimentos procesados, y aliméntate como lo hacen los centenarios»

Choosing to take the stairs instead of the elevator can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases and increase longevity, according to a study from the University of East Anglia. (translated)

El sencillo hábito diario en el portal de tu casa que puede alargar la vida
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Amir Levine, psychiatrist and neuroscientist, holds that surrounding oneself with unreliable people can accelerate aging as much as smoking, emphasizing the importance of safe relationships for longevity and emotional health, and presenting his safe attachment therapy as key to improving well-being through healthy interpersonal connections. (translated)

"Rodearte en tu vida de gente poco fiable te envejece tanto como fumar"

Marcos Vázquez, an expert in longevity, emphasizes that even small doses of daily exercise can significantly improve health and quality of life, revealing that a trained 70-year-old can have physical capabilities similar to those of a person 30 years younger. (translated)

«Una persona de 70 años entrenada puede tener una capacidad similar a otra 30 años más joven»
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Mauro Guillén, a sociologist and creator of the concept 'perennial', argues that retirement is an unsustainable mistake in a society where longevity and technological transformation require people to continuously reassess their work life and engage in lifelong learning, warning that immigration is key to the demographic recovery of Europe and the U.S. (translated)

Mauro Guillén, padre del concepto 'perennial': "La jubilación es un error, es muy difícil de sostener y además... ¿qué haces esos 30 años?"