The older we get, the more we have to pay close attention to our bone health to prevent things like fractures and breaks. Namely, bone density starts to decrease after middle age, with osteoporosis impacting one of every three women and one of every five men1 ages 50 and up. Source link
Whether you start your day plunging a cafetière, downing an espresso or purchasing a bougie Flat White, coffee drinkers may be in luck. A new study of more than 47,000 women has found links between drinking coffee and healthy ageing. Since the 1970s, researchers have been following over 47,000 female nurses, asking them detailed questions…
Share on PinterestDrinking coffee appears to support healthy aging in women, according to recent study findings. Image credit: OLEKSANDRA TROIAN/Getty Images. Coffee has many potential health benefits, and research into its potential benefits is ongoing. Experts are interested in how coffee may impact women, specifically. Results from a recent study shared at the Nutrition 2025…
Share on PinterestWomen who reported higher intakes of high quality carbohydrates and dietary fiber had up to a 37% greater chance of living longer, healthier lives. Yipengge/Getty Images A new study builds on evidence supporting the effects of complex carbohydrate consumption on long-term health and longevity. The findings show that women who reported higher intakes…
First they drop the onions into the pot. Then in go the chickpeas and garlic cloves, all under the watchful eyes of chef Luis Montoya. For a group of women in Miami, Florida, mostly mothers and grandmothers, this one-pot meal can solve a challenge: how do you prepare easy and affordable healthy meals in a…
Training your brain to be more positive is an effective and easier option. Emerging research suggests optimism can extend your life span — and you can cultivate it yourself with daily writing exercises or talk therapy, said Laura Kubzansky, a professor of social and behavioral sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work and play – and it is revolutionising healthcare in many ways, too. Its use in creating smarter processes and systems could lead to cheaper, more efficient healthcare for everyone. By flagging issues for doctors, AI allows them to focus on complex cases and improve diagnostic…
But it’s not just about avoiding harmful habits—it’s also about adopting protective ones. Nourishing your body with whole foods, getting enough sleep, and managing stress through mindfulness or social connection all contribute to a longer, healthier life. Even small shifts—like swapping processed foods for nutrient-dense meals, taking daily walks, or prioritizing sleep—can make a measurable…
Whether it’s upgrading our diets, choosing healthier habits, or committing to moving more, we’re constantly on the hunt for ways to feel better and in some cases live longer – and scientists think they’ve come up with the blueprint. Maria Branyas Morera, an American-Catalan woman who died last year at the grand age of 117…
The pope’s doctors did not think he was going to make it. “It’s terrible,” Pope Francis gasped during a breathing crisis last month. The pope, his hand bruised with needle pricks and his oxygen saturation dipping to a dangerously low 78 during his long hospitalization, acknowledged in a failing voice that he might die. He…