appetite, endocrine disorders, healthy, long life, long life expectancy, longevity, longevity characteristics, traits

People Who Have These 5 Characteristics Can Expect Longevity

In real life, some people have a good physical state. People with a good physical state and who will live long lives exhibit certain traits. These traits can reflect that the body is healthy, so they can be considered longevity characteristics. You must develop good exercise, diet, and sleep habits to maintain good health and ...

Emma Lu

Older smiling African American couple at home.

The Secret to Longevity: A Look Into the Oldest Company in the World (Part 2)

The journey of the Kongō Gumi, a company with over a millennium of history, has been anything but smooth. In 1868, during the first year of the Meiji era, Emperor Meiji implemented the “Shinto and Buddhism Separation Order,” leading to the destruction of many Buddhist temples. This policy stripped the Four Heavenly Kings of their ...

Max Lu

A black and white photo of Kongō Gumi employees from 1930.

The Secret to Longevity: A Look Into the Oldest Company in the World (Part 1)

A report published by the Tokyo Business Research Company reveals the key to longevity for Japanese enterprises: integrity and staying private. Among the many centuries-old businesses, the oldest is Kongō Gumi, a temple construction company established during the Asuka period now boasting a history of 1,440 years. Longevity secrets unveiled The Japan Imperial Database surveyed ...

Max Lu

Shitennoji Temple in Osaka, Japan.

5 Bad Habits That Are Secretly Stealing Your Vascular Health

Healthy blood vessels are flexible and efficiently deliver blood and nutrients throughout the body. As they age, blood vessels become hard and brittle, susceptible to rupture or clot formation, threatening your vascular health. In this article, we will explore five bad habits that may be stealthily shortening the lifespan of your blood vessels.  The dangers ...

Max Lu

Young bearded man sitting at a desk piled up with books, lost in thought.

Unlocking Wisdom: Lessons From the Japanese Moai Tradition

In Japan, tight-knit social groups, moais, have helped people gain insight and support. As an ancient tradition, the moai offers timeless lessons for finding purpose and connection. You may be familiar with some aspects of Japanese culture, but the moai remains a mystery to most outsiders. This article explores three great lessons from this timeless ...

Viena Abdon

A Japanese moai

The Magnificent Ginkgo Tree: A Hidden Beauty 

Some of the beauties of the world are popularly recognized, and some aren’t — these are hidden beauties. In particular, the magnificent ginkgo trees in large parts of China are majestic. Most are situated on the east side of the Hu Huanyong line in China, which has a humid climate. The Chinese respect and admire ...

Viena Abdon

A ginkgo tree.

The Secret Key to Health and Longevity

The modern view of achieving health and longevity is diet, regular exercise, and resorting to drugs or supplements. Despite all the advances in contemporary science and technology to advance health and longevity, we are far from finding this elixir. Huangdi Neijing (a classical Chinese medical book written thousands of years ago) reminds us that nourishing the ...

Monica Song

Worried Asian businessman holding his head.

Health Benefits of Papaya, the Fruit of Longevity

The sweltering heat of summer can be overwhelming, but enjoying a refreshing slice of papaya, also known as paw paw, can offer a delicious respite and nourish your health. Known as the “Fruit of Longevity,” every part of the plant, including its fruit, leaves, seeds, and latex, has medicinal properties. However, experts caution that there ...

Mikel Davis

Teenage boy relaxing in hotel pool while eating papaya.

Uncovering the Mystery of Japanese Longevity

Japan, universally recognized for its population’s longevity and astonishingly low obesity rates, often leaves foreigners exclaiming: “You can hardly spot anyone overweight on the streets of Japan!” Interestingly, Japanese people don’t have a strong penchant for exercise or physical fitness routines. According to one survey, Japan ranks 11th among countries with the least love of ...

Hermann Rohr

A Japanese woman walking through a village.