Eight lifestyle choices that can help you live 10 years longer
A new study on over 700,000 U.S. veterans brings a clear message: Adopting eight healthy habits can add many years to your life.
The habits...
Many daily fun activities can add years to your life
A new study shows that older people who enjoy activities like walking, jogging, swimming, or playing tennis once a week could live longer.
It might...
Mild exercise strengthens brain function in older adults
New research indicates that mild exercise such as low-intensity bicycling can improve cognitive function and prefrontal cortex efficiency in middle-aged and older adults.
The study,...
Why people have seasonal weight gain
Australians are known for their love of celebrations. Whether it's the weekend or Christmas, Australians enjoy the festive spirit often with a bit of...
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...