Don’t toss the floss! The benefits of daily cleaning between teeth
You may have seen or heard news stories suggesting that you can forget about flossing, since scientists lack solid evidence that you’ll benefit from...
Excess weight almost doubles risk of this cancer
Scientists from the University of Bristol found that lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman's risk of developing womb cancer.
They found that for every...
Obesity strongly increases heart failure risk in these women
Scientists from the University of California Davis found that obesity strongly increased heart failure risk among women who experienced late menopause—at age 55 or...
How to manage asthma: Learn to breathe easier
Most people have little trouble climbing a flight of stairs or taking a brisk walk, but these simple activities can be tough for someone...
Why diet drinks make you gain more weight
Scientists from Johns Hopkins found that overweight and obese adults who drink diet beverages take in more calories from solid foods—especially snacks—than those who...
Many doctors have misunderstandings about e-cigarettes
Scientists from Rutgers found many doctors incorrectly believe all tobacco products are equally harmful and thus are less likely to recommend e-cigarettes for people...
Vitamins and minerals for older adults
Vitamins and minerals are two of the main types of nutrients that your body needs to survive and stay healthy.
Find information on some of...
How your eating habits affect your health
Scientists from NIH found how the things you eat can influence your risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, or type 2 diabetes.
The findings...
How the aging brain affects your thinking
The brain controls many aspects of thinking — remembering, planning and organizing, making decisions, and much more.
These cognitive abilities affect how well we do...
How to choose healthy meals as you get older
Making healthy food choices is a smart thing to do — no matter how old you are!
Your body changes through your 60s, 70s, 80s,...