Unhealthy lifestyles before 60 linked to nursing home stays later
How Lifestyles Affect Nursing Home Admissions
New research suggests that people over 60 who don't take care of themselves are much more likely to end...
Fitbits get it right on activity, but not so much on sleep, study finds
You’ve probably seen people wearing Fitbits to track their steps, sleep, and more.
These gadgets have become really popular, but how accurate are they?
A new...
What your hands say about your health
Your hands reveal a lot about the state of your health. This is something that has been recognised since at least the time of...
The “almost retired” middle class is struggling, study finds
The middle class has often been described as the backbone of America. They're the everyday folks who have jobs, pay taxes, and take part...
Why your BMI doesn’t tell the whole story about your health
You might have heard of BMI, or Body Mass Index.
It's a quick way to check if your weight is healthy compared to your height....
Better sleep can slow down aging, study finds
What Sleep Apnea Is and Why It's a Problem
Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder where you briefly stop breathing while you sleep, sometimes for...
Eating natto might help you live longer, study shows
Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. It might not be a staple in most Western diets, but a new study...
Weight loss surgery lowers cancer risk for women, study shows
Have you ever thought of weight loss surgery as more than just a way to shed some pounds?
New research suggests that for women, this...
Weight loss surgery cuts risk of death but raises other concerns, 40-year study shows
If you're considering weight loss surgery, there's some good news.
A new long-term study found that people who have had this kind of surgery are...
How lifestyle changes could help prevent up to 40% of dementia cases
A 65-year-old woman repeatedly seeks medical help for her failing memory. She is first told it’s nothing to worry about, then, a year later,...