We have all heard that we should walk 10,000 steps per day, but to improve our health, we don’t even need to walk that much. In a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers at Vanderbilt University had over 6,000 participants over the age of 40 wear activity trackers at least 10 hours […]

A new study shows that men age faster than women, starting in their twenties. In the study, published in The Journals of Gerontology, researchers in Finland analyzed data from over 2,200 twins. They used four different epigenetic clocks, which are biochemical tests that measure biological age. They also looked at each person’s body mass index […]

Menopause is a time where women develop an increase in the risk of heart disease. Women who experience more frequent or more severe hot flashes during menopause are more likely to have conditions that raise the risk of having heart problems, according to data presented at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting. Researchers at […]

Spending time near water during childhood, such as the ocean or lakes, is linked to better mental health as an adult. In a study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, researchers surveyed 15,000 people in 18 countries about their experiences of “blue spaces,” such as near the ocean, up until age 16. They found […]

A new European study in the New England Journal of Medicine got a lot of attention for suggesting that colonoscopy might not be beneficial as a screening tool for colorectal cancer. Physicians here in the U.S., including those with the American Cancer Society and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, argue that study had flaws. […]

A new study published in the journal Brain Sciences points to three factors that might protect against cognitive decline. The first – regular exercise – is not surprising. But the other two – meaningful relationships and passion – might be. Norwegian researchers compiled studies on cognitive decline. They observed that maintaining social relationships improves cognitive […]

A new study suggests that self-employed women might have better cardiovascular health. In the study, published in the journal BMC Women’s Health, researchers at UCLA analyzed data from over 4,500 women over age 50 and compared those who were salaried employees, those who worked for wages, and those who were self-employed. They found that women […]

It’s estimated that between 6 and 8 percent of all pregnant mothers take antidepressant medications. In the past, there has been tremendous debate about the safety of these medications for the children of the mothers taking them. In a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, Harvard researchers analyzed data from over 145,000 […]

A new study is gaining lots of attention by suggesting that vegetarians are more likely to become depressed. In the study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, Brazilian researchers surveyed over 14,000 adults to learn about their diets and to identify episodes of depression. They observed that regardless of socioeconomic, lifestyle factors and nutrient […]

A new study shows that eating more refined grains, like white flour, white rice and white bread, is linked to an increased risk of premature coronary artery disease. In the study, presented at the American College of Cardiology Middle East 2022, researchers analyzed over 2,000 Iranian adults with premature coronary artery disease. They had the […]