In our modern society, aging tends to be something we ignore, and then try to avoid. Mainstream culture is geared toward the young, using the youth to gauge trends and styles, and targeting their ...
Gurven is distinguished professor of anthropology at the University of California-Santa Barbara and the author of “Seven Decades: How We Evolved to Live Longer.” We’re living in the age of the ...
Michael Gurven's new book takes a look at the evolution of human longevity and tries to dispel common misconceptions about aging. Reading time 6 minutes Aging is inevitable, but it hasn’t always ...
The idea of living like our ancestors has become something of a wellness craze. Take the Paleo diet, barefoot running, and cold plunges — trends that encourage you to shed the comforts of modern ...