Share on PinterestTaking daily walks could increase your life span by up to 11 years, new research finds. Fertnig/Getty Images A new study says that regular walking could help you live longer. Those who were most active moved the equivalent of 160 minutes of walking per day. People who are not very active could gain

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar index rose on Tuesday, after an initial boost to safe-haven currencies such as the greenback, Swiss franc and yen prompted by an announcement by Russia that it would lower its threshold for a nuclear strike faded following comments by Russian and U.S. officials. Ukraine used U.S. ATACMS

Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between cardiovascular health, death risk, and sedentary time. Sam Bloomberg-Rissman/Getty Images Living a sedentary lifestyle can harm your overall health, and sitting too much each day can particularly be harmful to your heart. A new study suggests that sitting for 10.6 hours or more a day is significantly

By Stefano Rebaudo and Rae Wee (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar edged up on Tuesday to within striking distance of its one-year high as investors closely watch U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s search for a Treasury secretary, which is widening after stalling over the weekend. Among the names now being considered are Apollo Global Management Chief Executive

Rina began facing menopause symptoms like mood swings, hot flashes, and sleepless nights at 48. She therefore, decided to take a proactive approach to address these changes in her body instead of ignoring them. Rina made efforts to follow a lifestyle by improving her dietary habits. She included more fruits and vegetables along with whole

Memory naturally declines with age, affecting life quality and work productivity. However, not all memory loss signals dementia. Often, it’s a sign of senescent forgetfulness—a condition more common in older adults, which can stabilize or even improve. Understanding the factors behind memory decline and how to mitigate them is crucial in maintaining cognitive health. A

By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines and the United States signed a military intelligence-sharing deal on Monday, deepening defence ties between the two nations facing common security challenges in the region. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed the agreement with his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro, at Manila’s military headquarters where they also broke ground

By Sriparna Roy (Reuters) -CVS Health added Glenview Capital’s top boss and three others to its board in a deal with the hedge fund, a month after the healthcare conglomerate tasked a new CEO with its turnaround efforts. The company has been facing pressure from investors including Glenview to improve its operations and shareholder value

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health concerns globally, and India is no exception to that. With over 101 million people living with diabetes in the country as of 2023, awareness about the condition and its management is crucial. Yet, despite advances in understanding and managing diabetes, many myths about the disease and its dietary

A Melbourne grandmother named Vicky Vukadin was crowned ‘Slimmer of the Year’ earlier this year after shedding almost half her body weight. The 57-year-old used a ‘1:1 Diet’ for her drastic weight loss. How did she reduce her weight from 128 kg, and what are the risks involved with her weight loss diet? Keep reading

Go on, give it a shot. Ozempic and other game-changing weight loss drugs are popular for a reason — but, nutrition experts say, don’t forget the all-natural, everyday foods that were out there controlling appetites first. Writing for Eat This, Not That!, dietitian Gillean Barkyoumb suggests that the trendy GLP-1 hormone-mimicking jabs designed to keep users

Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. It naturally fluctuates based on activity, stress, health conditions, and lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep. It’s important to monitor and manage blood pressure because extreme levels (either too high or too low) can cause health problems.For most adults, a

I am standing in my bathroom brushing my teeth, one foot hovering at around knee level for a minute, before lifting the other one for the second minute. I then crouch into a squat, trying to allow my body to descend deeply enough to feel the burn. This isn’t part of some newfangled bathroom exercise

Are you someone who always finds some reason or the other to skip your workout session? Well, then you may want to know the findings of a recent study published in the journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine. The ability to move is one of the most striking blessings we have, and you are missing out

As part of the school’s annual Wellness Walk last month at George McVey Elementary School,  students and teachers stepped out of the classroom for an outdoor lesson. “It’s the best,” kindergarten teacher Shana Jalfin said of the event. “It’s so important that you instill in them that they need to be healthy, exercise, clean themselves,

At 39, Rachael Sacerdoti felt she had spent her whole adult life trying and failing to get in shape. Determined to make a change and stick to a healthy lifestyle, Rachel committed to five essential things she needed to become a healthier, more confident version of herself. Now 44, Rachael is in the best shape

Drink plenty of water, eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, and do some physical activity every single day: Much of the advice we associate with a healthy lifestyle has remained the same for decades. What has changed is the sheer amount of online fitness and weight loss advice targeted at people interested in healthy

By Sriparna Roy and Mariam Sunny (Reuters) – Measles cases rose 20% last year, driven by a lack of vaccine coverage in the world’s poorest countries and those riddled with conflict, the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday. Nearly half of all the large and