Health

Physical decline does not wait for old age. A new study tracked the same people for nearly half a century, finding that measurable drops in fitness and strength begin at around age 35 and continue gradually through midlife.The study is based on the Swedish "Physical Activity and Fitness" cohort, which began in 1971 with participants born in 1958. Researchers enrolled 427 people, a mix of men and women, and tested the […]

Nearly half of Americans try to lose weight each year, and roughly 17% (about 43 million adults) follow a special diet like keto, vegan or Mediterranean, data shows.With so many different diet plans and conflicting advice, it may be difficult to determine the right way to eat. Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D., says there isn't any single plan that works for everyone."The truth is the best diet is the one that […]

Nail-biting, procrastination and avoidance are often framed as bad habits we can't control, but a new psychology book argues that they’re more like survival strategies that may have once protected us.In "Controlled Explosions in Mental Health," clinical psychologist Dr. Charlie Heroot-Maitland examined why people stick with bad habits that seem to work against their own best interest.Drawing on years of clinical research and therapeutic practice, the expert reveals how the […]

Martha Stewart has emphasized her focus on healthy living, as she remains physically active and engaged in business and creative pursuits well into her 80s.On a recent episode of the podcast "50 & Unfiltered," the lifestyle icon, 84, spoke with her longtime friend and colleague, QVC host Shawn Killinger, about a variety of topics, including wellness, resilience and living with a sense of purpose.During the discussion, Stewart shared some of […]

Social connection is known to be a key factor in overall health and well-being.About one in six people worldwide experience loneliness, which is linked to around 871,000 deaths annually due to impacts on health, according to the World Health Organization.One approach gaining attention is the 5-3-1 rule, a simple framework designed to help people build and maintain social relationships in everyday life.ONE TOXIC BEHAVIOR KILLS RELATIONSHIPS, LEADING HAPPINESS EXPERT WARNSThe […]

Years of high-intensity exercise may come with an unexpected heart risk for male endurance athletes over the age of 50, according to new research from the University of Leeds.The study, published earlier this month in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found that some endurance athletes over the age of 50 experienced potentially dangerous heart rhythm disturbances during or shortly after exercise — particularly those with scarring in the heart […]

Amateur golf might be known as a "leisurely" pastime or a way to network with business colleagues, but recent research suggests that it could double as a form of exercise.While it may not appear to be the most physically demanding sport, golf does have some tangible physical health benefits — especially if you don't use a cart, according to experts."Walking the course, which could be more than 15,000 steps, is […]

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People who have received a cancer diagnosis are living longer than ever, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).Decades of cancer research have led to more effective treatment of the disease, so that cancer is "becoming less of a death sentence and more of a treatable chronic disease," the 75th annual Cancer Statistics Report stated.The five-year cancer survival rate is now 70% in the U.S., compared […]