Longevity

There is a good article in Reuters by financial journalist Mark Miller.

An article in the Huffington Post refers to a study linking long-term unemployment to longevity.

Not surprisingly, there is an inverse correlation: longer or higher levels of unemployment correlate to decreasing longevity.

Some interesting--although high-level--commentary on the development of longevity markets and products in countries outside of the United States, with a particular focus on Asia. 

The commentary is from an insurance / risk management perspective.

A recent study from the University College London found that a human hormone called Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEAS) can increase human longevity.

The study also found that the DHEAS hormone is found in higher levels in wealthier people.  In other words, the richer you are the higher the level of the DHEAS hormone.

A great article with some longevity advice from Walter Bruenin--the world's oldest living man at 114.

Included among the tips are hard work (he worked until 99), watch what you eat, and be kind to others.