The Single Best Predictor of How Long You'll Live

Let's look at what VO2 Max is, why it matters so much, and the gentle steps that can move it in the right direction.

The "Parasite Cleanse" Trend Is All Over Social Media

It sounds alarming. But before you reach for a detox tea, here's what the medical community actually has to say.

The 5 Best Diets for a Healthier Heart

Many diets claim to be heart-healthy, but not all of them are backed by solid science or realistic enough to stick with long term. Here are five that check both boxes.

Cognitive Shuffle: A Trick to Prepare Your Brain for Sleep

A detailed look at what the cognitive shuffle is, how it works, and who can benefit from it, based on insights from its creator and a clinical sleep psychologist.

9 Microhabits That Make Weight Loss Sustainable

Real, lasting change doesn't require an all-or-nothing mindset. In fact, the most sustainable way to transform your health is through microhabits.

Why Half of Colorectal Cancers Now Occur in Younger People

According to a major new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), colorectal cancer — once considered largely a disease of older adults — is now striking younger people at rates that have experts genuinely alarmed.

7 Myths About Aspirin It's Time to Put to Rest

7 myths that have persevered about Aspirin and the truth about each one/

Life After a Heart Attack: A Practical Guide

Recovery is not just about the heart muscle itself. It involves your body, your daily habits, and very much your state of mind. This guide walks through what to expect and what you can do, step by step, to help your heart grow stronger and your life

Heart Damage in Midlife May Increase Risk of Dementia

A new study reveals that a blood test typically used to detect heart attacks could help identify who might develop dementia decades in the future.

Norovirus Cases Rise This Season: What You Need to Know

Cases of norovirus, commonly called "winter vomiting disease," are spreading across the United States earlier than usual this season, with levels rising since mid-October according to wastewater surveillance data.

Always Hungry When You Diet? What Dietitians Recommend

Here is the good news: constant hunger does not have to be the price of weight loss. Dietitians point out that a few strategic changes.

Health Tip: What's Riskier, Sweet Drinks or Sweet Foods?

Why are sweet drinks more risky and harmful than sweet foods are?

Are Some Kinds of Coffee Posing a Health Risk?

Current study reveals which types of machine-brewed coffee raise cholesterol levels more than others.

Why Heart Attacks Are Striking at Younger Ages

Understanding why this is happening, what to watch for, and how these younger heart attacks are treated differently can make a real difference for the people you love.