Taking a Daily Multivitamin May Help Boost Function As You Age, According to New Research
New research found that people who took a daily multivitamin had better functional health than those who took a placebo. However, the study has not yet been…
Want a Better Sex Life as You Age? Experts Say These Habits Can Help
What we’re talking about: Doctors are increasingly stressing the importance of sex span, or the years a person is able to enjoy satisfying sexual intimacy. Why this…
New Research Reveals Who May Benefit Most From a Heart Calcium Scan
What we’re talking about: A new study suggests that coronary artery calcium scans are most beneficial for people at intermediate risk of heart disease. Why this matters:…
Research Suggests Hormone Therapy Millions of Women Use May Be Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
What we’re talking about: New studies suggest that menopausal hormone therapy may potentially lower the risk of dementia. Why this matters: Around two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s…
Common Sugar Substitute Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study Finds
What we’re talking about: New research linked xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, with a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. Why this matters: Xylitol is…
You Can Train Your Body to Handle Exercise in the Heat, Experts Say
What we’re talking about: Marathon runners are using strategies like saunas to get their bodies better prepared for exercising in the heat. Why this matters: Temperatures are…
We Asked Sleep Doctors How to Stop Feeling So Tired During the Day
What we’re talking about: A new CDC report found that roughly one in six American adults report feeling “frequent fatigue.” Why it matters: A persistent lack of…
Eating More Fiber During the Day May Help You Sleep Better at Night, According to Research
What we’re talking about: New research suggests that a diet that includes a variety of plant foods and one that’s high in fiber may promote deeper sleep….
Study Finds These 4 Areas of Fitness Are Linked to Living Longer After 65
What we’re talking about: New research suggests that performance on tests measuring four aspects of fitness—strength, mobility, flexibility, and balance—may offer clues on how well you’re aging….
Back and Chest Muscle Quality Is Linked to Heart Attack Risk, Study Finds
Why this matters: Torso muscle quality is linked to heart attack risk. What you can do: Engage in regular strength training to improve muscle density and overall…