The first genetic study to exam the link between alcohol intake and telomere length – a marker of longevity – is worth paying attention to. The scientists found that imbibing alcohol up to a certain amount each week won’t knock years off your life. But drink beyond this level and [...]
Household maintenance projects are considered “boring,” by some. Just consider the phrase “watching paint dry,” which is supposed to be the epitome of boredom. But while literally watching paint dry or carrying out other routine DIY tasks might feel unexciting, according to new research they’re improving your mental health. It’s [...]
The Italian island of Sardinia; The Okinawa islands of Japan; Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica; the isolated Greek island of Icaria; Loma Linda, California. All these areas are known as Blue Zones, places where life expectancy is incredibly long. For decades, scientists have studied the diets and lifestyles of the [...]
At this writing, the 2018 mid-term elections – and the quarrels and disputes that followed for weeks afterward -- have come and gone. And the Kavanaugh hearings have come and gone, thank heaven. But all you have to do is tune into or log onto a newscast and you’ll find [...]
A nationwide survey of people aged 45 to 75 found almost half the respondents were taking aspirin to ward off heart problems, even though they had no history of cardiovascular disease. Vast numbers of doctors still urge this strategy on their patients. And after all, who wouldn't want to lower [...]
Many researchers are now focusing on a food additive that is also used in paint, plastics, and batteries. I’d never heard of it – or at least I never gave it a thought. But it’s shaping up as a serious health danger. Two of the main problems linked to this [...]
When you wake up in the morning or when you come home at night, is there anybody with you? Is anyone waiting to greet you? Chances are the answer is no, because single-person households are the fastest-growing category in the United States. More than 34% of us live alone, compared [...]
In spite of advances in prevention and a wealth of fancy, high-tech procedures, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the US. Yet some of the factors that increase your risk of sudden death from a heart attack are not very well-known. These dangers are a surprise [...]
If you have problems sleeping at night, and find yourself tossing and turning in bed, you may be alone in your bedroom, but you’re not alone in your frustration. About 60 million Americans suffer insomnia. And it gets worse as you age. For reasons that researchers have not pinned down, [...]
Nothing is more annoying than the pounds around your waistline you can’t lose – except maybe the way they come back when you do manage to slim down a bit. Despite the frustration many would-be weight losers feel, researchers say there are measures you can take that will help you [...]
