Category: Thomas Perls

Optimism, Laughter May Bring Long Life

May 29th, 2012 in Newsmakers, School of Medicine, Thomas Perls 0 comments

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If you want to live a long life, accent the positive and keep laughing, say researchers who have found that centenarians are often extroverts who embrace the world from an optimistic and carefree perspective…

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By Jo Breiner

Keep brain and body active to age well

May 20th, 2012 in Newsmakers, School of Medicine, Thomas Perls 0 comments

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Dorothy Anger has taken nine courses at Boston University, ranging from film to foreign relations and the Middle East…

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By Jo Breiner

Your Life Span? Ask the Calculator

May 1st, 2012 in Newsmakers, School of Medicine, Thomas Perls 0 comments

Kiplinger’s Retirement Report
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Life-span predictions may sound like the stuff of tarot cards and palm readers…

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By Jo Breiner

Women full of excuses when it comes to finances

March 8th, 2012 in Newsmakers, School of Medicine, Thomas Perls 0 comments

The Globe and Mail
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Most best-selling personal finance authors choose to write books specifically for their female audience…

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By Jo Breiner

Living well, reducing stress can help lengthen lifespan

February 13th, 2012 in Newsmakers, School of Medicine, Thomas Perls 0 comments

Palm Beach Daily News
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On this Valentine’s Day, almost everyone’s thoughts turn to love, roses, and chocolate…

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By Jo Breiner

New blood tests predict chances of living to 100

January 19th, 2012 in Newsmakers, RESEARCH @ BU, School of Medicine, Thomas Perls 0 comments

FoxNews.com
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A new blood test can predict a person’s chance of living to 100 with up to 85 percent accuracy, U.S. scientists said Thursday…

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By Jo Breiner

11 Health Habits That Will Help You Live To 100

January 18th, 2012 in Newsmakers, School of Medicine, Thomas Perls 0 comments

Huffington Post
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One of the biggest factors that determines how well you age is not your genes but how well you live. Not convinced?…

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By Jo Breiner

Protective genes may lead to a long life

January 14th, 2012 in Newsmakers, School of Medicine, Thomas Perls 0 comments

Green Bay Press-Gazette
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People who live 110 years or longer have as many disease-associated genes as those in the general population, but they may also be blessed with protective genes that help them live so long, researchers report…

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By Jo Breiner