Finalist Teams Awarded $1 Million in XPrize Healthspan Contest to Transform Healthy Aging

The XPrize Healthspan—which will split $101 million among teams developing therapeutics to restore muscle, cognitive, and immune function in older adults—has named 10 teams receiving $1 million each.

(XPrize announced the finalists for its XPrize Healthspan competition | XPrize)

The XPrize Healthspan competition has named its top 20 finalist groups that will submit their aging intervention therapies for human trial testing.

Aging &amp; Longevity

<p>Participants: Prefrail older adults</p>
<p>Dosage: 50 mg/day of losartan for at least 8 weeks</p>


Losartan, a common blood pressure medication, increases the survival rate of mice and improves the metabolic outlook of pre-frail older adults. 

Principal Investigator of the study, Dr. Peter M. Abadir (image: jhu.edu).

David Attenborough Turns 100: 5 Longevity Habits of the Renowned British Broadcaster

David Attenborough’s longevity secrets encompass simple practices, such as walking, eating plant foods, spending time in nature, and maintaining social connections.

David Attenborough’s longevity secrets include not eating much meat, having a sense of purpose, eating small meals, spending time in nature, and maintaining social connections.

How American Country Music Icon Willie Nelson Has Defied Age Limitations into His 90s

Country music legend Willie Nelson practices martial arts to maintain physical function, keeps a positive outlook, and eats low amounts of food for astounding longevity.

(Willie Nelson [with American flag bandana] plays alongside Walon Jennings [left] and Johnny Cash [right] | YouTube)

Country music icon Willie Nelson does martial arts, stays positive, and keeps his calorie intake low for optimal aging into his 90s.

In remembrance of Jane Goodall: The science-backed lifestyle factors that likely contributed to her long life and sound mind.  

Jane Goodall, PhD (image: thenationalnews.com).

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10 Finalist Teams Awarded $1 Million in XPrize Healthspan Contest to Transform Healthy Aging

New Johns Hopkins Study: FDA-Approved Losartan May Extend Lifespan

David Attenborough Turns 100: 5 Longevity Habits of the Renowned British Broadcaster

How American Country Music Icon Willie Nelson Has Defied Age Limitations into His 90s

Remembering Jane Goodall: The Simple Habits That Kept Her Mind Sharp for 91 Years