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Whether you're enjoying a thriller by Stephen King, a bittersweet romance from Danielle Steele, or an Inspector Gamache murder mystery, you're in for some good news. Reading these, or indeed any novel, will lengthen your life. Read on to find out why. Sitting for extended [...]

It’s a medical fact that poor quality sleep can shave years off your life, so getting on top of this issue is really important. There are numerous strategies available to improve sleep, from exercise and dietary changes to natural remedies and prescription drugs. However, they [...]

Do you sometimes sneak in a post-lunch nap, but feel guilty about it? Some recent research will relieve your guilt. A recent study suggests afternoon naps may be a good thing for older adults and can help them feel mentally sharper.1 But getting these memory-boosting [...]

If your sense of smell let you down any time over the last 18 months it was probably because you were a victim of the coronavirus. But COVID-19 isn't the only reason you can lose your ability to smell. It can also signal the onset [...]

Sleep is critical to good health, but for many of us it’s hard to come by. In the modern world there are so many challenges to a healthy sleep—everything from stress to diabetes—that can cause insomnia. In fact, diabetes is the world’s fastest growing chronic [...]

A groundbreaking new clinical trial shows how you can lower your biological age by more than three years in a mere eight weeks. But this breakthrough didn't come about through some new pharmaceutical discovery or medical procedure. Instead, the secret involved nothing more than a [...]

The weekend is almost here and in kitchens across the country families will be serving up pancakes and maple syrup. While maple syrup usually is put in the category of natural sugars we should consume on a limited basis, researchers have revealed a new discovery [...]

Obese people often have unhealthy blood fats, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other health problems, yet a certain percentage of them don't. This group is categorized by doctors as “metabolically healthy obese”, or “fat but fit”. However, is this really possible when it comes to [...]

At one time the only measure of blood fats a doctor would look at was total cholesterol. This expanded to include different forms of cholesterol including another type of fat called triglycerides. Now, it looks like yet another blood fat marker will be added to [...]

We know exercise, which includes taking part in sporting activities, is important for health. But existing research focuses on the current health of active participants, not on how long they live, a type of study that requires a much longer historical record to draw scientifically [...]

Researchers are on constant search for therapies that can extend human life and help us remain healthy, active and indepedent as we age. One important new study reveals that an extra 70 years of healthy life may be attainable and not just pie-in-the-sky thinking. The [...]

If you’re a regular reader of this site, you have read plenty regarding the health and longevity benefits of exercise. With that said, researchers are still searching for the best type of exercise to promote longevity. Do you really need to jog for miles or [...]

Aging is not just about genes as so many people imagine. Lifestyle choices matter, too. In fact, for many people poor lifestyle choices such as smoking and remaining sedentary can be the tipping point into aging and illness. While for others, healthy lifestyle choices such [...]

Ever spend time with an inquisitive child? The questions are non-stop, ranging from "why is the sky blue?" to "how does a car move?" In fact, one study estimated that curious children ask a staggering 73 questions a day!1 For those of us with children, [...]