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Maintain your muscle: strength training at any age

You’ve likely heard that exercise can help you live a longer, healthier life. When you hear the word ‘exercise,’ you might think of going...

7 hours of sleep is best for people in middle and old age, study...

Scientists from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University found that seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle...

Win an Oscar may help you live longer

Scientists from the University of Toronto and elsewhere found that actors and actresses who win an Academy Award live a few years longer than...

Scientists find a new way to reduce belly fat and grow muscle

Scientists from Louisville found a new way to reduce belly fat and increase muscles. They found the combination of radiofrequency (RF) heating and high-intensity focused...

Alzheimer’s disease linked to daytime napping, study finds

Scientists from Rush University found there is a link between cognitive decline and excessive daytime napping. The connection appears to occur in both directions: longer...

Binge eating disorder: What you need to know

Binge eating is when you eat a large amount of food in a short amount of time and feel you can’t control what or...

Being in nature is good for your mind, body and diet

Scientists from Drexel University found that being in nature is good for the mind, body, and nutrition. They found how nature-relatedness—simply feeling connected with the...

Sitting Tai Chi may help stroke survivors recover, study finds

Scientists from the Chinese University of Hong Kong found that a tailored sitting tai chi program could benefit stroke survivors. The research is published in...

More people take melatonin supplement, study finds

Sleep is important for your mental and physical health. But nearly a third of U.S. adults don’t get enough. Some people turn to sleep...

This berry may protect you from cancer, diabetes, obesity

In a recent study published in Cancer Discovery, researchers have discovered that the Brazilian camu-camu berry, already recognized for its protective effects against obesity and...