In a world of technological advancements, it which medicine benefits a great deal from new developments, it is little surprise that the human lifespan is increasing. However, it is not as long as it could be. At a TED conference last year, Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, pointed out that the human body is meant to last until about 90 — 12 years longer than the current average American age of 78.

There are some secrets to living longer. Many scientists have studied those who live the longest, looking to find similarities. Here are nine secrets that can help you live past the age of 90: [click to continue…]

You can find a lot of interesting information and insights online. There are a number of medical professionals willing to share their thoughts online through blogging. Many medical professionals can provide you with the feeling that someone really does understand. These medical professional blogs are great reads, often with real stories. (Names and some details changed to protect privacy, of course.) Enjoy these 50 top blogs by medical professionals: [click to continue…]