One-minute bursts of activity everyday could help you live longer

Research led by the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Center, Australia, has found that incorporating three to four one-minute bursts of vigorous activity into...

Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate...

Scorching temperatures have put millions of Americans in danger this summer, with heat extremes stretching from coast to coast in the Southern U.S. Phoenix hit...

How a neurologist keeps his brain healthy – and what he wants to do...

Few people know more about stroke prevention and brain health than neurologist and epidemiologist Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele. And one of the first things he'd like...

The vital role of vitamin D in healthy aging

As we grow older, our bodies require more care to maintain our overall health and vitality. One crucial aspect of this care is ensuring we...

Scientists find new key cause of obesity

Obesity is a big health problem all over the world. People are getting heavier, and this has been happening since 1975. This isn't just a...

Scientists find new way to slow aging, prevent age-related diseases

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery of a key mechanism that drives chronic inflammation associated with aging. This finding...

This therapy can help people with insomnia and alcohol use disorder

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective primary treatment for insomnia in individuals with alcohol use disorder, whether or not they are abstinent from...

Surviving the summer heat: the critical role of air conditioning for older people

Extreme heat is creating trouble all over the world. Record-breaking temperatures are sparking forest fires that spew smog affecting people miles away. This heat is...

Postbiotics: The new kid in the gut health family

When it comes to our health, most of us have heard of prebiotics and probiotics and know something about their benefits to our digestive...

Scientists find new risk factor for obesity in women

While lifestyle and genetics play a role in obesity, they cannot fully account for the propensity to accumulate excess weight. A new study from Charité—Universitätsmedizin...