Items Tagged with 'Healthy aging'

Avoiding junk food may have benefits aside from a slimmer waistline and better health.

A lack of whole grains, too many refined grains and too much processed meat were three big contributors to the more than 14.1 million cases of Type 2 diabetes in 2018, Tufts University researchers say.

A diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables – known as “eating the rainbow” – may help reduce men’s risk of prostate cancer, according to researchers from the University of South Australia.

Younger people are experiencing heart attacks more often, yet many don’t think they’re at risk for heart disease.

High prices top the list of reasons Americans say they’re not eating foods that are good for their heart. That’s according to the results of a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults commissioned by the Cleveland Clinic.

Folks over 50: Have you ever joked that you’re “addicted” to a certain salty snack or type of candy? Researchers say results of their recent survey show that addiction to highly processed foods such as chips, candy and soda may be a very real thing.

Stressing about not having enough time to exercise? Adding some oomph to everyday activities could help you compensate – and live longer.

Strong social connections with neighbors may help reduce the negative health effects of living alone, researchers at Rutgers University say.

Want to eat healthier and get more physical activity? Start gardening, say researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Dortmund, Germany — An active social life outside of work can have a positive effect on your ability to keep working as you age, results of a recent study by German and Spanish researchers suggest.