As we head into summer, it’s time to enjoy barbecues, poolside parties, and hikes through the woods. But the warm weather also brings mosquitoes.
Americans used to think of them as mere pests. The itchy bites were annoying, but nothing that could cause any real damage to our health.
Americans have an average life expectancy of 78.7 years. That’s shorter than almost all other high-income countries.
The U.S. ranks 31st in the world for lifespan. We’re behind even small, poorer countries like Cyprus and Malta.1
When your knees hurt, your first impulse may be to stay off of them. But a new study of golfers shows that’s exactly the wrong strategy.
Researchers found that golfers with knee osteoarthritis are better off walking the course than taking a cart.
Scientists have long known about a true “fountain of youth’’… a way to increase lifespan beyond the normal range.
The problem is, few people want to do it because it’s so difficult.
Eating drastically fewer calories – about 30% fewer than normal – has been shown to make animals and humans live longer. It also prevents age-related diseases.
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become popular as a weight loss strategy. But a new analysis shows the benefits go far beyond a slimmer body.
Researchers at the University of Florida College of Medicine examined what short periods of fasting do to your body in addition to lowering body weight.
A new study finds that you can cut your risk of Type 2 diabetes by 80% by taking one common vitamin.
About 27 million U.S. adults have Type 2 diabetes. Another 80 million have prediabetes. This means they are on their way to getting full-blown diabetes. At the same time, studies have shown that 75% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D.
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