Longevity - Page 97

October 26, 2015

Even a little walking can improve your health, study suggests

Want to reduce your risk of dying at a young age? Try walking casually for as little as 2 minutes per hour.

October 26, 2015

5 Medical Advances Predicted for 2012

Great medical feats were accomplished in '11. What significant advances can we expect in '12? Here are five predictions

October 26, 2015

CDC Report: Binge Drinking Rates in U.S. ‘Alarming’

Binge drinking rates in the U.S. are at a much higher rate than previously thought, according to a report released Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

October 26, 2015

ADHD, texting a dangerous driving combination, study finds

Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drive at a less consistent speed and spend more time out of their lane than young drivers without ADHD, according to a study that suggests texting at the wheel only makes the situation worse.

October 26, 2015

17 ways to age-proof your brain

What's good for your body is good for your brain.

October 26, 2015

Age-associated financial vulnerability often overlooked

A new report says doctors and consumers both tend to overlook one of the most common and devastating problems of aging - the decline in patients' ability to manage their own financial affairs.

October 26, 2015

Obesity in men during early 20s can decrease chances of reaching middle age

The amount a man weighs in his early 20s can have a huge impact on his health by the time he reaches middle age – and could even curb his chances of living that long

October 26, 2015

Blood pressure drug may help fight against cancer

A frequently prescribed blood pressure drug could aid in the fight against cancer, by opening up blood vessels in solid tumors.

October 26, 2015

Basic biology may explain higher death rates for boys

It's known that women, as a group, outlive men, but the female survival advantage begins at birth and may stem from some fundamental vulnerability of boys, according to a new study.

October 26, 2015

Obesity could impact your chances of surviving a car crash

Before you hit the road, you may want to hit the gym. According to a new study published on the Emergency Medicine Journal website, “Findings ... suggest that obese vehicle drivers are more likely to die from traffic collision-related injuries than non-obese occupants involved in the same collision"