Healthy Aging

Intermittent fasting is a popular diet known for helping people shed pounds. But now, researchers say it may do more than just that.

The big M affects your reproductive hormones—now your feet have to suffer, too? Learn what's going on, plus the best ways to soothe your aches.

Getting verrrry sleepy? Your insatiable need for zzz’s could indicate an underlying chronic condition, according to researchers. Here’s what to know.

Researchers are developing a new high-tech health monitoring material that could make keeping tabs on your vitals as easy as getting dressed.

Exercise is good for your body—it’s a no-brainer, right? And speaking of brains, yours reaps the benefits of that workout too, new research confirms.

Increasingly, stress is considered a risk factor for dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s. Stress is also a risk factor for stroke and heart attack as well as a trigger for many diseases from arthritis to psoriasis. Obviously, limiting stress in our lives is a good idea. But how? Simply living what we call modern life seems to make stress the norm.

Getting prompt treatment after a stroke could save your life. Learn the signs here.

Have you heard? There are brand new guidelines regarding taking aspirin to help prevent heart disease. Here’s what you need to know.

Don’t delay—here’s why acting quickly at the first sign of a heart attack is vital.

The latest guidelines no longer support the use of hormone therapy to prevent diseases like heart disease and breast cancer. Here’s why.