A study gave participants a placebo, B6 or B12 and then tracked a chemical that blocks stress. People taking B6 had significantly higher levels of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid and felt less anxious and depressed.
We hear so many studies about how alcohol aids health that it’s easy to think it’s universally true. But, according to a new study, no amount of alcohol should be considered healthy for people under the age of 40.
America is at a critical infection point for heart and metabolic health. Less than seven percent of adults in a large survey had good cardiometabolic health, and the rate is heading downward.
Mental exercise also helps your physical health. Reading literally strengthens your brain. It helps the heart. It can aid longevity. And it can help your social life.
The long daylight hours are lovely. Research found that light exposure during sleep is linked to a higher risk of blood sugar concerns, obesity and high blood pressure in older people.
For the first time, laws may be passed that could change how addictive tobacco products are. If passed, the new regulations would limit how much nicotine is in tobacco products making them less addictive and, hopefully, easier to quit.
We were asked if taking vitamin D can help with weight control. The answer is complicated. The first question is if a person needs extra vitamin D at all.
There’s good reason to be cheerful. Several recent studies say optimists live longer. Overall longevity is boosted by having a sunny outlook.
Mindfulness can improve health in many ways. But a review has found that claims that eight weeks of mindfulness training can change the structure of your brain are false.
Stress is a part of our lives at all ages. As you age, your ability to deal with stress declines. Here are five stress reduction tips for seniors. These are effective methods of stress management that especially help older people.
A new study has found that you can build habits more easily by making “if-then” plans instead of relying on motivation. If you link actions to a situation, you can create stimulus-response links that can make habits stick.
Emergencies can keep you inside and away from fresh supplies. We all need to be prepared to hunker down and wait out the storm—be it figurative or literal. But, if you have blood sugar concerns, your emergency kit needs may be different.
High blood pressure in young people between the ages of 20 and 40 may be linked to cognitive changes in people around the age of 55. High blood pressure changes brain structure, cognition and cerebrovascular function, even in children.
If you don’t like cooking, it might be time to look into some 10-minute recipes because the pay-off could be enormous. Researchers found that making a habit of cooking makes you both happier and feel healthier.
Doctors may be able to identify the risk of a heart attack in heart disease patients by recording their speech. A computer algorithm listening to voice recordings was able to spot heart disease patients at the highest risk of severe complications.
A new study has found that having high blood sugar, low HDL or “good” cholesterol and high levels of triglycerides in your 30s increased the risk of later Alzheimer’s disease.
We have spoken a lot about how timing your meals can impact your weight and sleep. Today, we’re looking at new research that has found that keeping a regular meal schedule can positively impact gut health.
The FDA granted emergency use authorization for a Covid-19 breath test. The InspectIR Covid-19 Breathalyzer is highly accurate and gives results in three minutes. It could greatly increase testing capacity in the U.S.
You've heard “live fast, die young.” Animals with a fast metabolism tend to die younger. There isn’t a clear-cut relationship between metabolism and lifespan. A more accurate saying might be “live cold, die old.”
The FDA has authorized a second booster for the Covid vaccines for all adults over 50. Experts disagree about whether people should get them. We are looking at the arguments to help you make choices that are right for you.