Lifestyle changes after 50 that can add years to your life (Photo: iStock) The medical world is always searching for ways to extend lifespans, whilst maintaining good health in old age. But questions abound whether those already in midlife can do much to improve the odds of living healthier and longer. More and more medical…
They offer a fast-track to a heart attack. While fast food depots aren’t exactly paragons of nutrition, some chains clog the arteries faster than others. As a service to diners, the World Atlas ranked the top 10 least healthy fast food chains in the US — finding that Wendy’s was the worst offender in this…
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While inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection, it can throw the immune system off balance and begin targeting healthy tissues when it becomes chronic. Chronic inflammation has been linked to a range of health concerns, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. And while genetics and medications can influence inflammation, daily habits play…
According to recent study, people who managed to fit regular exercise into their month while they were still under 50 now carry brains that look noticeably younger at 70. The finding comes from Insight 46 project, which has tracked almost 500 members of Britain’s 1946 birth cohort for nearly eight decades. Dr Sarah-Naomi…
Something shifted in Hollywood this summer. When renowned plastic surgeon Terry Dubrow observed a steady stream of confessional Instagram and TikTok posts unfold, he wondered: Is the long-standing taboo toward celebrity plastic surgery finally fading? And why are they all getting so honest now? Dr. Dubrow, a board-certified plastic surgeon and reality TV show star,…
Every five years or so, health science institute Sciensano carries out a major survey on the health and lifestyle of Belgians. In this way, longer-term evolutions can be mapped out. In the results published today, Sciensano sees a number of positive trends. Among them is progress on use of tobacco. The decline in the number…
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Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, an independent panel of medical experts known as the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended age to start screening for…
Let’s be honest, there are plenty of beautiful spots across the US, from cozy mountain towns to sweeping beach vistas to tranquil open landscapes. However, the USA’s national parks always take that out-of-this-world beauty to a whole other level. With outstanding wildlife, world-class hikes, and panoramas you’ll never forget, they just hit a little differently….