Items Tagged with 'Healthy aging'

As the weather warms, here are 10 things you can do to give your health and well-being a boost.

Spending more than 10.6 hours a day sitting, lying down or reclining can raise your risk of dying from heart-related causes – even if you exercise regularly, researchers warn.

St. Louis — Older workers who volunteer – even in small amounts – can experience slower biological aging, according to a recent study.

Do you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, blood sugar or cholesterol? Don’t eat well or get enough exercise and sleep?

Have you heard of metabolic syndrome? It’s the name for a group of five health conditions that, together, raise your risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke.

Seniors: You know how important it is to stay physically active. Let your grandkids help!

Smoking, physical inactivity and other modifiable lifestyle factors may contribute to roughly half of cancer deaths among U.S. adults 30 and older, according to the results of a recent study.

Exercises that make you “huff and puff” – including running, cycling and swimming – provide a level of cardiorespiratory fitness that can lead to a longer, healthier life, Australian researchers claim.

Fend off heart disease and prolong your life by taking the stairs rather than the elevator, results of a new study suggest.

The simple act of laughing can give our health and well-being a big boost, experts say.