In our new Ask a Nat Geo Expert Anything series, Dan Buettner weighs in on how to apply the blue zones principles to your own ...

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We asked scientists from the Dog Aging Project for practical tips to improve your dog’s lifespan—from what to feed them to ...

These over-50 champs—and a growing body of research—show what we gain by staying active later in life. Nora Langdon, 82, started powerlifting in her 60s and quickly got hooked. Over the past two ...

Studies show that spending time on the links offers real benefits for cardiovascular health, cognition, and lifespan. “The ...

From a legendary Alpine range to a less-traveled but no less stunning alternative to the Mediterranean, here are the year’s must-visit destinations, handpicked by National Geographic’s editors, ...

Lonni Sue Johnson’s amnesia is revealing important connections between memory, personality, and consciousness.

Dan Buettner's iconic National Geographic cover story transformed our idea of what makes for a long, healthy life. It's now published online for the first time. OKINAWA, JAPANSquatting effortlessly on ...

In 1862, jewelry engraver and amateur photographer William H. Mumler was developing a self-portrait in his Boston studio when a ghostly image began to surface. Just below his own image in the photo ...

Revealing the weird and wonderful world that lies just below your feet. From some angles, the wings of the butterfly dragonfly look golden or translucent. To reveal the full spectrum of colors, Takuya ...

Harvest season is the star of Canadian Thanksgiving, whose flavours are influenced by the country’s immigrant and First Nations cultures. When invited to a Thanksgiving dinner in Canada, expect a ...