New Study of 'MIND' Diet Shows It May Improve Memory and Thinking Skills in Old Age
Rush University Medical Center has been examining how the MIND diet positively enhances cognitive performance.
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8 in 10 Americans Have Taken Steps to Improve Their Health Since the Pandemic Started, Poll Says
According to a new OnePoll commissioned by Herbalife Nutrition and the Council for Responsible Nutrition, the pandemic's made us fitter.
You May Spot 'Forrest Gump' Recreating the Iconic Cross Country Journey
Robert Pope "just started running" the iconic cross-country route pictured in Forrest Gump - and he is doing it all for charity.
Is Your Goal to Walk 10,000 Steps? Science Shows We Need A Lot Fewer
The popular recommendation for 10,000 steps was invented by a watchmaker to sell a product. 7,000 steps for health is more accurate.
Breathing With This Device for 5 Minutes May Lower Blood Pressure as Much as Exercise or Drugs: Study
A 5-minute breathing exercise can lower your blood pressure as much as medication or exercise, says a new small study from UC Boulder.
Metabolism Does Not Slow Down in Mid-Life as is Commonly Believed, Says Study
A new study suggests your metabolism actually starts its inevitable decline much later than we all assumed.
Shedding Some Pounds Boosts a Man's Fertility as Sperm Also Becomes Fitter, Says Study
Says StudyShedding the pounds boosts a man's fertility as sperm also become fitter and are more likely to reach the egg, says Uni. of Copenhagen research.
Even in Your 80s, Adopting a Healthier Lifestyle Can Add Years to Your Life
Adopting a healthier lifestyle can add years to your life—even in your 80s or living with chronic illness, according to new study from Japan.
Taking a Cooking Course Has Magic Pill Like Effects on Mental and Physical Well-Being
Cooking at home has a multi-faceted benefit in the lives of those who don't do so regularly, improving mental health, general health and more
30 Minutes of Lifting Weights, Push-ups or Yard Work Weekly May Cut Risk of Death By 20%
Whether it takes the form of yoga, gardening, or wheeling a wheelchair, 60 minutes per week of strength training reduces death risk by 20%
Exercise Can Help Older Adults Retain Memories
Pooling data from dozens of experiments let Pittsburgh researchers show whose brains benefit the most from exercise.
Calorie Restriction is Key Factor in Enhancing Human Health, Say Yale Researchers
A study led by Yale researchers confirms the health benefits of moderate calorie restrictions in humans—and identifies a key protein that could be harnessed.
Lifting Weights for Just Three Seconds a Day Helps Our Muscles Grow, According to Scientists
Lifting weights for just three seconds a day helps our muscles grow, according to researchers at Edith Cowan University.
Thor Lookalike Who Became Superfit Despite Cystic Fibrosis Can Now Laugh for First Time After Life-changing Drug
Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby, Ben Mudge says a new medication, Kaftrio, has helped him laugh and breathe normally for first time.
Intensive Exercise the 'Best Way to Alleviate Symptoms of Chronic Anxiety Without Drugs or Therapy'
Researchers at the University of Gothenberg have found that people exercising intensively reduce their levels of chronic anxiety.
Get Your Body Moving to Put the Brakes on Early Parkinson's, Study Says
A new study suggests that people with early-stage Parkinson's disease who regularly got one to two hours of moderate exercise twice a week, fare better.
Exercise Alters Brain Chemistry to Protect Aging Synapses, Study Finds
When elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between neurons to maintain healthy cognition.
Your Body's Own 'Cannabis-Like' Substance Can Reduce Chronic Inflammation During Exercise
Exercise has been found to produce a cannabis-like substance that reduces chronic inflammation, thanks to Nottingham University researchers.
80-Year Old Powerlifter Can Still Pump 800 Pounds And Inspire Seniors to Hit the Gym
At New York Sports Club, Mike Palen surprises everyone as he keeps sliding on those 45-pound plates until around 700 when he starts to lift.
Drink 1 to 3 Extra Cups Of Water Daily For Weight Loss, Health - Study
For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, water may be just what the doctor ordered.
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