Tips for a Long Life

We are living longer than ever – but not necessarily healthier, new study shows

People in this country are living longer than anyone else in the world, but a new study shows that those extra years of life are not necessarily spent in good health.

Sitting More Than 8 Hours a Day Carries a Mortality Risk on Par With Obesity and Smoking

A large analysis shows exercise alone does not fully undo the damage of prolonged sitting.

New study suggests why coffee may support healthy aging

A new study offers a possible explanation for why coffee is often associated with better health.

The daily habits helping more adults stay strong after 60

Health experts say a few simple daily habits may help people over 60 maintain their energy, strength and overall wellbeing without major lifestyle changes.

People who visit museums regularly may age more slowly, study suggests

New research examines whether regular cultural experiences may be linked to slower biological ageing.

We are living longer than ever – but not necessarily healthier, new study shows

People in this country are living longer than anyone else in the world, but a new study shows that those extra years of life are not necessarily spent in good health.

Sitting More Than 8 Hours a Day Carries a Mortality Risk on Par With Obesity and Smoking

A large analysis shows exercise alone does not fully undo the damage of prolonged sitting.

New study suggests why coffee may support healthy aging

A new study offers a possible explanation for why coffee is often associated with better health.

The daily habits helping more adults stay strong after 60

Health experts say a few simple daily habits may help people over 60 maintain their energy, strength and overall wellbeing without major lifestyle changes.

Why healthy January resolutions are so hard to maintain

Many people set out to live healthier in January, but give up again after a short time. The reason has more to do with everyday routines than with a lack of willpower.

Blood type B could hold the key to slower aging, researchers say

Research suggests that not everyone ages at the same rate. The reason might be hidden in the blood type.

How holiday inactivity can affect your body

The cozy part of the holidays often involves long dinners, sweet treats, and lazy days on the couch.And while that’s part of the...

42 percent of cancer cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes

Small everyday choices can have a major impact on the risk of developing cancer. Research and oncologists’ own habits point in the same direction.

Sleep, stress and large meals: How Christmas affects the heart

Christmas offers time for togetherness, but it also changes habits in ways that can affect health. In particular, the heart can come under pressure in December.

Doctor explains why strength training is especially important for women

Many women experience physical changes in midlife. Research suggests that one type of intervention may be more significant than others.