Walking 7000 steps a day can cut death risk by over 40%
A big new study from the University of Sydney shows that walking 7000 steps each day gives nearly the same health benefits as walking...
Mindfulness for your health: the benefits of living moment by moment
Paying attention to what’s going on right this second can be hard. We often spend more time thinking about what’s coming up in the...
Why weight changes in older adults may speed up memory decline
As people get older, it’s natural for their memory and thinking skills to slowly decline.
But new research from Penn State suggests that weight loss...
Why breakfast timing could be a key to healthy aging
As people grow older, their eating habits naturally change.
While much attention has been given to what and how much older adults eat, new research...
Are hidden chemicals making us fat? a new cause of obesity
Obesity is a growing problem all over the world. Since 1975, the number of overweight people has nearly tripled.
We often blame high-fat food, sugar,...
Not all proteins are equal: How different foods affect digestion and gut health
Protein-packed diets are more popular than ever, but new research suggests that not all proteins are digested the same way—and this could have surprising...
Are weighted vests really worth the hype? Experts urge caution
Weighted vests are popping up everywhere—from neighborhood sidewalks to social media fitness trends.
Many middle-aged women, especially those going through perimenopause or menopause, are being...
Scientists discover why ice is really slippery
For generations, students have been taught that we slip on ice because pressure and friction cause it to melt beneath our feet.
The idea was...
Unexpected weight loss in midlife may signal dementia risk
Dementia is a serious global health problem. Right now, about 50 million people have dementia, and that number is expected to rise to over...
How exercise can help prevent aging
A new research perspective published in Aging by Takuji Kawamura from Tohoku University highlights the role of exercise in influencing and potentially reversing epigenetic...