By Katharine Lang – Medical News Today
We all strive to live long and healthy lives, but can you lengthen your life? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) tell us that the best way to increase lifespan is to eat well, get quality sleep, exercise regularly, get regular medical checkups, and avoid bad habits such as smoking and drinking excessive alcohol.
Scientists working to combat the aging process have extended the lifespans of worms, mice, and even monkeys. But could they do the same for people?
Now, a team from the University of California, San Diego, has managed to extend the lifespan of a simple organism by around 80% by manipulating the genetic circuit that controls aging.
