When Jeanne Calment died at the age of 122, her longevity had researchers scratching their heads. Although physically active for most of her life, she was also a regular smoker and enjoyed ...

Research shows Helping children develop healthy habits at a young age can help lower their risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems later in life. that a child’s cardiovascular ...

I've always noticed disparities. I grew up in Liberia, West Africa, where I was very much aware of how good my health and quality of life were, the daughter of highly educated professionals. Many ...

Muscle loss increases fall risk and frailty with age. The good news? Just one weekly strength session can help maintain independence.

Dietitians weigh in on these six “bad” foods and how they’re actually good for your gut and overall health.

Your heart is with you for every moment of your life—but the way you care for it shouldn’t look the same at 25 as it does at 65. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and ...

Eating healthy often sounds like a big, abstract goal – one that can feel especially intimidating when you’re staring down long grocery aisles packed with endless choices. But nutrition isn’t about ...

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A growing body of research now links the trillions of microbes living in the human gut to how well people age, with recent studies identifying specific bacterial signatures that distinguish healthy ...

The pregnancy journey can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience for new moms-to-be. Taking steps to stay healthy and making it a priority to get care before, during and after your ...

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Just like in the modern world, people in ancient times wanted to know how to live a long and healthy life. Greeks and Romans ...