New research affirms that xercise adds years to your life and life to your years! Scientists crunched the numbers to come up with the single best predictor of how long you’ll live—and arrived at a surprisingly low-tech answer. (Photo: Photo: Andrea Piacquadio, Creative Commons)
“The Holidays” refers to our culture’s five-week orgy of eating and drinking from Thanksgiving to New Years. It’s hard to avoid over-consuming, but there are strategies to keep in control, says University of Colorado Health. (Photo: Stephen O, Creative Commons)
The controversial nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary has renewed the debate about adding fluoride to drinking water – which Kennedy suggests is harmful. What’s the truth? Harvard Public Health Magazine examines. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Vaccinations can help safeguard your health, but are you getting all the vaccines you need to be fully protected? This planner from Mayo Clinic help helps adults identify specific vaccines that match your personal needs. (Photo: Creative Commons)
It’s natural that we lose muscle tone as we pass our 40th birthday, but that’s no reason to succumb to our physiology. This Ohio State Medical Center article explains how to stay stronger longer. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Halloween too often offers children a smorgasbord of candy that can pose health risks because of excessive sugar content and risk of allergens from nuts and other ingredients. Jefferson Health offers guidance.
The flu vaccine can lower your risk of getting the flu. It also can lower the risk of having serious illness from the flu and needing to stay in the hospital or dying from the flu. The Mayo Clinic explains the risks and benefits. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Walking is a great way to get and stay fit. But are you doing enough to see results? Using activity-tracking devices and apps can help you set and reach your fitness goals. This article from the Mayo Clinic explains how. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Everyone knows that massages make you feel relaxed, but the proven medical benefits go way beyond just a pleasant feeling. Massage can help with many specific medical conditions and also improve overall mental and physical health. The Mayo Clinic reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Cancer is everywhere – and it’s SCARY! But there are plenty of things you can do to prevent cancer, including eating right, exercising, quitting smoking and avoiding carcinogens, The Cleveland Clinic explains. (Photo: Joshua Smith, Creative Commons)
