5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (487+ words) Dogs don't live as long as people, but they still experience a full lifetime, just on a different timeline. That's why many pet owners like to compare a dog's age to its equivalent in human years. The term "dog years…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (419+ words) Some people live decades longer than others, even past 100 years of age. What makes them different? Researchers at the University of Osaka in Japan have found one thing supercentenarians have in common: an abnormally high number of a specific and…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (1468+ words) THE OLD SAYING goes “You are what you eat.” Nutrition experts have their own: “You are what you digest.” In other words, consuming high amounts of any nutrient won’t do you much good if your body isn’t able to absorb…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago   (1074+ words) Chronic disease has become one of the hardest health problems to ignore. The CDC reports that 3 in 4 American adults have at least one chronic condition, while heart disease and diabetes remain among the country’s leading causes of death and disability....

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (689+ words) Assessing hand grip strength, testing balance, or rising from the floor to a standing position are often highlighted as indicators of healthy aging and potential longevity. These physical assessments offer useful insights into an individual's endurance and strength. They help…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (366+ words) For 100-year-old Peter Byers, the secret to a long, active life is to "keep happy, keep walking and "keep breathing". The father of five from Pocklington, East Yorkshire, said he walked into town most days "to make sure people know…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (444+ words) Courtney Conley is a doctor of chiropractic medicine and a global authority on walking, running and gait. She’s the author of the best-selling book Walk: Your Life Depends On It and has appeared on The Diary of a CEO and…...