Time to look at your telltale gait?
How fast you walk might offer hints at how fast your body is aging.
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- October 21, 2019
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Metabolic issues hit at any weight
While issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes are more likely to affect people with obesity, those with normal weight aren't free of risk.
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- September 30, 2019
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Scientists eye mechanisms in obesity, heart health
Study: Body fat around the arteries secretes a protein that becomes toxic to blood vessels.
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- September 27, 2019
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Use it or lose it
A mere two weeks on the couch is enough to bungle the good health of a previously active person, researchers say.
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- September 26, 2019
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Healthy for the long haul
As the retirement age continues to shift, Americans will need to maintain good health into their 70s and beyond.
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- September 23, 2019
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The miracle of microalgae
As the world struggles to maintain traditional sources of omega-3, will the ocean's plant life emerge as a preferred source?
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- September 22, 2019
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Fats and carbs—a balancing act
Your ideal diet won't necessarily entail fewer carbs and less fat. Researchers say moderation is key.
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- September 18, 2019
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The power of a hearty nap
Study: Indulging in the occasional siesta might reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
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- September 13, 2019
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Want a fitter ticker? Drop the clicker
There's a direct link between a healthy heart and less TV time.
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- September 11, 2019
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Got insomnia? Watch your heart health
A lack of sleep is associated with higher risk of heart disease—but the link might have more to do with genetics.
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- August 28, 2019
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The upside to milk
Researchers dive into dairy fat to better understand its effects on diabetes and heart disease. The good news? Butter isn't so bad.
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- August 26, 2019
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The bottom line on blood pressure
The top number typically gets all the attention. A new study suggests it's time to give the bottom number its proper due.
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- July 29, 2019
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