Retinal age gap may increase the death risk, shows study
In a new study, researchers found that the gap between the biological age of the retina and a person's real (chronological) age could be...
Dinner time and sleep hormone can affect your blood sugar control
In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found blood sugar control, is affected by various factors—including the timing of meals relative to...
How to eat healthy for your body type
Being able to maintain independence and take care of yourself is an essential part of healthy aging.
This requires senior people to be able to...
Mindfulness meditation reduces guilt, and this can be a bad thing
Mindfulness meditation is a stress-management practice with an ancient lineage that cultivates nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, often by directing attention to the...
More alcohol, less brain: This begins with just one drink a day
The science on heavy drinking and the brain is clear: The two don't have a healthy relationship.
People who drink heavily have alterations in brain...
Scientists find new treatment to combat obesity and heart disease
In a new study from The University of Texas at San Antonio, researchers successfully developed a drug that shows promise in fighting obesity and...
How to prevent hearing damage
The World Health Organization recently announced a new awareness theme around hearing damage: “To hear for life, listen with care.”
The theme’s primary focus is...
Resistant exercise could improve sleep more than aerobic exercise
In a new study from Iowa State University, researchers found that resistance exercise that strengthens muscles may be better than aerobic exercise for improving...
Scientists find optimal daily walking steps for longevity
In a new study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, researchers found that taking more steps a day could help lower the risk of...
Women with long or irregular periods may have high risk of fatty liver disease
In a new study, researchers found that women with long or irregular periods are at risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
About 24% of...