Japan is regarded as the “healthiest” large country in the world. On the other end of the scale is the Czech Republic, which is surrounded by economically developed nations in Europe. In fact, it’s a ...

Japan is a unique country, distinguished by its rich cultural traditions and remarkable evolution. Its population grew until the early 2000s, peaking at ...

The Japanese population is known for its longest life expectancy (LE) at birth. Extensive studies have been conducted on the physical health of the Japanese population, mainly on mortality outcomes.

In 2025, Hong Kong leads the world with an average life expectancy of 85.77 years, followed by Japan and South Korea. These top nations demonstrate that a blend of modern healthcare, active lifestyles ...

Here are five rules which people reportedly follow on the Japanese island of Okinawa, which is said to have one of the ...

Distress-free life expectancy greatly improved over the years, but younger individuals gained more distress-free years than older adults. This disparity highlights the need for effective interventions ...

GENEVA - The World Health Organization says women in Japan have the highest life expectancy in the world with 86 years. WHO says men in San Marino have the longest life expectancy for their sex with ...

Okinawa, Japan is often known as "the land of immortals," with hundreds of residents over 100 years old. Last year, the number of people 90 years old and above in Japan hit the two million mark. So ...

Your Global Health Checkup has the latest on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Plus: Japan has ...

India faces a 13-year life expectancy gap compared to Japan, primarily due to lifestyle habits rather than genetics. Sedentary living, carb-heavy diets, late heavy dinners, and poor sleep hygiene are ...