Helping others a few hours a week may slow brain aging
Many people know that helping others feels good. But now, new research shows it might actually be good for your brain too.
A large study...
Staying active through life can lower risk of metabolic syndrome
A new long-term study from Finland shows that adults who stay physically active throughout their lives have a much lower chance of developing metabolic...
What to do if you fail at your new year resolution
Every year, many of us bravely announce our resolutions for the new year. A glass of champagne on New Year’s Eve might add to our confidence...
Sleep apnea may raise risk of mental disease in older people
A new study from researchers at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the University of Ottawa has found that older adults at high risk...
Does weightlifting improve bone density?
You may have heard high-impact activity – exercise such as running, jumping, football and basketball – is good at building bone density and strength....
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When you’re searching for health advice online, finding simple, trustworthy answers can be hard to find. But you’ve come to the right place.
We compiled...
Nine easy New Year’s resolutions for people over 50
If you're over 50, you've probably made, and perhaps broken, a lot of New Year's resolutions by now.
Maybe you've stopped making them altogether.
But setting...
The body’s ‘exercise sensor’ can keep bones strong in older people
A new study from the University of Hong Kong has revealed how exercise helps keep bones strong—and how we might mimic this effect in...
Tattoos, toxins and the immune system – what you need to know before you...
From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow.
But while the personal meaning of...
Why soybean oil may be fueling weight gain
Soybean oil is the most widely used cooking oil in the United States and a major ingredient in many processed foods.
Now, a new study...