Preventing falls: Tips to keep you on your feet
Each year millions of Americans, especially older adults, go to the emergency department after an injury from a fall.
“These falls can cause serious injuries—back...
How greenspace and parks can boost your health
Scientists from North Carolina State University found how parks and green spaces can help alleviate contemporary health challenges.
The research is published in the North Carolina Medical...
How loneliness makes us sick
Scientists from the University of Chicago found how feeling alone can have a negative effect on health.
They found loneliness can lead to fight-or-flight stress signaling,...
Exercise strongly lowers alcohol cravings
Scientists from Loughborough University found that exercise has been found to significantly reduce alcohol cravings in university students.
The research is published in Addictive Behaviors...
This exercise could benefit people with chronic kidney disease
Scientists from Emory University found that structured aerobic exercise training over 12 weeks improves blood vessel function in people with stage 3 and 4...
How to quit smoking: What to expect and how to quit for good
If you smoke, you're probably aware of a stark reality: Cigarettes are the lead cause of preventable disease, disability and death, killing more than...
Brisk walking may slow down aging, study finds
Scientists from the University of Leicester found a clear link between walking pace and a genetic marker of biological age. They examined genetic data...
Time restricted diets provide no benefit for curbing obesity
Scientists from Nanfang Hospital and elsewhere found that time-restricted diets offer no benefits toward weight loss.
The research is published in The New England Journal...
Nurture your resilience: Bouncing back from difficult times
Everyone goes through tough times in life. But many things can help you survive—and even thrive—during stressful periods.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Learning healthy ways...
Want to “age in place” someday? Take action now
There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.
If you’re old enough to remember watching the Wizard of...