How much strength training is enough to reduce risk of death?
Health experts have been telling us that muscle-strengthening activities are good for us because they are beneficial to our musculoskeletal health and are connected to a lower risk of death. However, it’s not until just recently that scientists have been able to pinpoint the minimum optimal Read More...
Study: Feeling younger can help you live longer
Healthy diet, regular exercise, and social connection are all important factors for staying healthy as we age, but your outlook on ageing can also influence how we feel in our older years. A new study from the German Centre of Gerontology finds that simply feeling and acting younger can combat the Read More...
New study finds Omega-3 helps heart patients live longer
A study by the American College of Cardiology discovered that eating foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids leads patients to live at least 3 years longer than those who didn't eat those heart-healthy foods after a heart attack, stroke, or another life-threatening event. In the study, researchers Read More...
30 minutes of daily light activities can help you live a longer and healthier life
You don’t necessarily have to go to the gym or intensely practice a sport to prevent early aging and improve your cardiovascular health. Just getting up for 30 minutes per day and engaging in light activities, like walking, can reduce the risk of premature death by as much as 17 Read More...
4 ways working less could help you live longer
The number of hours you log at work each week can have a significant impact on your health and your longevity -- especially if you Read More...
Four simple steps to add 10 years to your life
Researchers estimate that a healthy lifestyle can add a whole decade to your life—and they hope this information will be a motivator for people to change their behavior before it’s too late. The World Health Organization has identified four factors that have the biggest impact on promoting Read More...