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Just because your biological clock may be ticking doesn’t mean that you have to age unhealthy, with a few healthful lifestyle changes and a little work you can improve your health to have a longer and better quality of life. Sorry folks, there are no shortcuts. Anti-aging research such as the study in which WHN/A4M …
Widened lung airways, cough, sputum production, and frequent infections (Bronchiectasis) often presents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and this overlap is associated with airflow obstruction and higher mortality in adults. Advances in lung imaging techniques allow healthcare systems to detect bronchiectasis more commonly, be it incidentally in radiological scans of those with mild or …
Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—particularly those containing artificial sweeteners—may increase the risk of developing depression, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study was published on September 20 in JAMA Network Open. Harvard Chan co-authors included Dong Wang, assistant professor in the Department …
Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States. Despite various government efforts to educate the public through anti-smoking campaigns, the CDC estimates that nearly 30 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. The main reason why so many smokers struggle to quit is due to their addiction to nicotine. Nicotine is …
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle that involves regular physical activity, adequate sleep, frequent in-person social connections, healthful dietary choices, low alcohol consumption in moderation, avoiding smoking, and limiting sedentary behaviors is not only optimal to support your anti-aging longevity-extending journey, it is also helpful in reducing the risk of depression according to recent research published in …
It is no secret that smoking is incredibly unhealthy, now new research is adding to the long list of negative consequences associated with the bad habit: mental illness. Researchers from Aarhus University report that smoking can increase the risk of developing depression as well as bipolar disorder by over 100%. “The numbers speak for themselves. …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. Chronic diseases like coronary heart disease (CHD), diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2), cancers, and …
Eight healthy habits have been identified that are suggested to help people extend their lifespan by decades if they start doing by the time they turn 40. The study which was presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition: NUTRITION 2023, found that men who integrated all eight habits by their 40th …
Federal estimates are that by 2030 over 85% of the American adult population will be overweight or obese. Despite mountains of evidence, most people need help understanding the significance or importance of a healthy lifestyle. This study highlights that there is still a long way to go as a country to combat obesity, improve heart …
The study estimates there will be over 800 million cases of low back pain in 2050, a 36 percent increase from 2020. With an aging population, researchers say we must ‘put the brakes’ on low back pain cases before the burden becomes too great for our healthcare system. Analysis of over 30 years of data …