Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death and a primary cause of disability worldwide. Currently, there are over 55 million people suffering from this condition on our planet. Despite…

A sedentary lifestyle is often referred to as a “disease of civilization.” Hypodynamia is a pathological condition caused by reduced energy expenditure due to insufficient physical activity, which falls significantly…

Today, conveniences let you order groceries, join meetings, and catch up with friends—all from your couch. As a result, researchers are increasingly warning about the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle…

A Six-Year Experiment An international team of researchers conducted a large-scale study, the results of which were published in the medical journal Annals of Internal Medicine, as reported by DailyMail.…

Researchers in China found that drinking champagne or white wine, eating plenty of fruit, keeping a positive outlook, and maintaining a healthy weight were linked to a lower risk of…

After 25 years at sea, Mario Salsedo has lost his “land legs.” After so much time on cruise ships, he says he’s nearly forgotten how to walk on solid ground.…

Medical professionals are sounding the alarm. While dementia typically affects older adults, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with early-onset dementia (EOD) each year. A large-scale study by researchers…

Have you turned 40 and find yourself noticing memory lapses? Take a moment to reflect on the lifestyle you led in your younger years. If, in your 20s, you smoked,…

Some people are genetically predisposed to shorter lifespans. Lifestyle factors — smoking, alcohol, diet, and physical activity — also affect how long we live. A new study from Zhejiang University…

Dementia is usually associated with older age, but hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are diagnosed with early-onset dementia (YOD) each year. A comprehensive study by researchers at the University…

A new study by U.S. researchers finds that the disease that destroys memory, speech, and thinking was surprisingly rare in Ancient Greece and Rome. The team argues dementia may be…

Fat in our bodies isn’t always a bad thing. Having a certain amount is vital for keeping us warm, providing energy, supplying essential fatty acids, helping our bodies produce hormones,…

A new study reveals that spending more than 10 hours a day in front of the television, at a desk, or behind the wheel significantly increases the risk of dementia.…

People were long told to aim for 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy. New studies suggest that just 4,000 steps can significantly lower the risk of early death. Walking…

Once people cross the 40-year mark, many feel like they’ve started to “hit the brakes”: reaction times slow by roughly a quarter, forgetfulness creeps in, and learning new things becomes…

However, a 45-year study by researchers at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland has shown that excessive activity may actually accelerate aging. More than physical exercise, overall lifestyle matters. For…

A team from the University of Zurich surprised the public with their latest findings. It turns out that the best way to cement the early stages of a relationship isn’t…

It’s no secret that living life to the fullest matters, even if you have health problems or immune concerns. You probably want to look and feel your best and be…

Transformative Weight Loss Journeys of My Friends I want to share the experiences of two friends who lost significant weight and kept it off. The first, my best friend, developed…

I’m very goal-oriented and like to set clear objectives. The first thing I do is write down my target. For example: “I want to weigh 117 pounds!” (the goal should…