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Researchers have created an incredible anti-aging drug mix that can extend the lifespan of mice by up to 30 percent.

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Aging researcher Dr. Nir Barzilai says we can repurpose drugs that are already on the shelf for longevity. Leading candidates include diabetes medicine and a blood pressure drug.

When cortisol levels are extremely high -- whether due to medication, a medical condition or stress -- fat can deposit in the face, creating a rounded shape, according to Sutton.

Cortisol -- your “fight-or-flight” hormone -- is designed to let you know when you’re danger. But too much or too of it can throw your whole body out of whack. Learn why.