Jesper Bengtson
The 30-second chair stand test: what a healthy score looks like at 60, 70, 80 and 90
A simple timed test tracks lower-body strength and fall risk in older adults.
How many push-ups should you be able to do? What the number reveals about your heart
A 10-year Harvard study suggests one of the simplest fitness tests may double as a heart-risk check.
Grip strength predicts how long you’ll live better than blood pressure, huge study finds
A study of 140,000 adults ranks grip strength above blood pressure as a mortality predictor.
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.