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Sustained weight loss may reduce breast cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found that women who lost weight after age 50 and kept it off had a lower risk of breast...

How to protect bones and prevent falls when you get older

Bones feel solid, but the inside of a bone is actually filled with holes like a honeycomb. Bone tissues are broken down and rebuilt all...

You can partner with your pet to succeed with diet and exercise plans

Less than 25% of people who start a diet and exercise plan stick with their resolutions for more than a month. Experts at The Ohio...

Physical activity may help lower risk of 7 cancers

In a new study, researchers found that recommended amounts of leisure-time physical activity were linked to a lower risk for seven cancers, with several...

Engaging with the arts may help you live longer

In a new study, researchers found that regular visits to museums, art galleries, the theatre or concerts are linked to a longer life. And the...

Being overweight may improve cancer survival

In a new study, researchers found that above average or high BMI—often linked to cancers, diabetes, heart, and other diseases—may in some cases improve...

How to sticking with your New Year’s resolutions

Humans have a long history of making New Year's resolutions. The Babylonians are believed to be among the first to have set them more than...

Treatment of sleep apnea may help reduce depression

Patients who have had a stroke or heart attack are prone to suffer from low mood and are 2 to 3 times more likely...

Weight loss surgery linked to higher colon cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found that the risk of colon cancer may be increased in individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery. The research...

Intermittent fasting may help you live longer

For many people, the New Year is a time to adopt new habits as a renewed commitment to personal health. Newly enthusiastic fitness buffs pack...