THE size of various parts of our body is now known to provide clues about whether were at risk from a range of diseases, including gout, high blood pressure, heart disease and even cancer. Continue reading →

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Thanks to an assortment of contributors, America has a fairly short life expectancy compared to other first world countries.A lack of clinical resources isnt the problem, but poor lifestyle habits. In a follow-up study released just this Wednesday by a team of researchers from The Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health, five critical faculties were found to significantlyboost life longevity and decrease ones risk for developing illnesses associated with aging. Previous studies have found that following a healthy lifestyle improves overall life expectancy and reduces risk of chronic diseases but few studies have looked at the effects of lifestyle factors on life expectancy free from such diseases, the studys first author Yanping Li, a senior research scientist in the Chan Schools Department of Nutrition, said in a press statement from released by T.H Continue reading →

Perfumes high in phthalates can affect blood sugar levels in diabetic adults. Photograph: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images/Tetra images RF Exercising and eating better as part of our new year health kicks are great, but we should also think more deeply about the role the environment plays on our health. As a professor of environmental medicine, I believe this is an exciting new area of study that will play a big part in the future of personalized medicine Continue reading →

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Cold pressing is a common way to make olive oil without the use of heat or chemicals. It involves crushing olives into a paste, then applying force with a mechanical press to separate the oil from the pulp. According to European food standards, temperatures cannot exceed 81F (27C) (1) Continue reading →

One of the most interesting fitness trends of the past decade was the rise of amateur marathoners. People who only saw gymming and yoga as workouts discovered that they could run marathons too and how! Every city has runners' group and the number of participants just continue to grow Continue reading →

Greasy foods are not only found at fast food joints but also workplaces, restaurants, schools, and even your home. Most foods that are fried or cooked with excess oils are considered greasy. Continue reading →

As humans strive to live longer and healthier lives, longevity experts are on a mission not only to prolong your lifespan, but to increase the number of years youll live free of debilitating disease. Continue reading →

NEW DELHI : Medicine sales in India in 2019 grew at the fastest rate in three years, aided by sales of anti-diabetic and cardiac care drugs, according to data from market research firm AIOCD-AWACS. Sales of medicines in India grew 9.8% year-on-year to 1.4trillion in the year gone by, with drugs used to treat chronic diseases leading sales growth. The trend for growth of anti-diabetic and cardiac care medicines reflects the rise in the number of diabetes and heart disease patients in the country, and the increasing focus of pharmaceutical companies on the therapy areas Continue reading →