Jesper Bengtson
The 10-second one-leg balance test linked to early death, and how you compare by age
A no-equipment test middle-aged adults can do at home tracks with survival years later.
Study investigates what an avocado a day actually does for your health
A randomized study in adults with abdominal obesity found a small but measurable drop in LDL particles.
Getting enough hours isn’t enough: A steady bedtime is linked to 20-48 percent lower risk of dying early
Going to bed at the same time each night may matter more for long-term health than the total hours you sleep.
5 habits shared by people who live past 100 – and what the research behind the Blue Zones actually shows
Five distant regions produce unusually large numbers of centenarians.
Why you always crash at 3 PM, and what circadian rhythm research says actually helps
The mid-afternoon slump is a hardwired biological event, not weak willpower.
6 foods the American Heart Association says can lower your cholesterol
Health authorities point to a short list of everyday foods with the strongest evidence for reducing LDL cholesterol.