Laura Carstensen, Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. Professor in Public Policy, Professor of Psychology, and Director, Stanford Center on Longevity, Stanford University
October 27, 2021
“Contrary to widespread beliefs that older populations consume resources that would otherwise go to youth, there is growing reason to think that older people may be just the resource children need.”
The Long Term Outlook: New Insights Into Longevity And Longer Life Spans
June 24, 2020
No doubt about it- despite everything going on in the world, Americans continue to push the boundaries of longevity and extended life spans. While there were about 82,000 centenarians (those age 100 and above) in the US in 2016, estimates are that by 2060, there will be close to 600,000…
Upbeat And Aging: New Research Finds Link Between Optimists And Longevity
August 28, 2019
How does the future look to you? Are you looking forward to better days to come? If so, you’re not only an optimist, but you’ll likely end up enjoying “exceptional longevity.” According to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, being optimistic could boost your…
On Purpose: The Connection Between A Meaningful Life And Longevity
June 19, 2019
Some of us have been very lucky in our lives: we’ve found a life partner, nurtured a healthy family and maybe even found our life’s “purpose”- be it work, religion, volunteering or some other passion. And while luck and good timing may play a large role in these efforts, new…
For The Long Term: The Japanese Physician Who Championed Longevity
September 14, 2017
This past July, Japan mourned the passing of Dr. Shigeaki Hinohora, a physician and longevity expert who himself lived until the age of 105. He was considered a national treasure and someone who had enormous impact on the lives of Japanese citizens, who live longer than any people on the…
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