Thomas T. Samaras

Hidden Benefits of Shorter, Smaller Bodies

Thomas T. Samaras · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

The advantages of smaller body size represent a major gap in our knowledge among a variety of disciplines, including medicine, public health, education, athletics, ecology and military science. The aim of this paper is to summarize several relatively unknown advantages related to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/40878

Biological Parameters Explain Why Shorter or Smaller People have Lower Cardiovascular Disease and Greater Longevity

Thomas T. Samaras · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2017

Aim: To identify biological parameters that are related to the greater longevity and lower cardiovascular disease risk of shorter, lighter people. Study Design: The study for this paper was conducted over the last 2 years but was based on papers and reports published over the las...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2017/34729

Evidence from Eight Different Types of Studies Showing that Smaller Body Size is Related to Greater Longevity

Thomas T. Samaras · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aim: To report findings from various sources indicating that smaller sized humans live longer. Study Design: Collected mortality and longevity data from a variety of diverse studies involving animals and humans. Also collected longevity data from many nations and ethnic groups. E...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11268