Mind your heart for a longer, healthier life

A Harvard cardiologist describes how he integrates heart healthy habits that also protect against cancer, dementia, and other chronic conditions.

01 Dec, 2025 01:00 am

Stories about people with remarkably long life spans — like the Spanish woman who died at the age of 117 earlier this year — often spark speculation about longevity secrets. They’ve also fueled the growing interest in longevity clinics (see “Longevity clinics: A pricey promise”). But what does the science actually say?