Money Worries Speed Up Heart Aging, Increase Risk Of Death

Fretting over making ends meet ages your heart just as much as classic risk factors for heart disease, a new Mayo Clinic study says.

Financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated heart aging, researchers reported in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

The heart aging associated with money and...

Five New Year's Resolutions to Help You Breathe Easier

Making resolutions for the new year?

Keep in mind that small ones can make a big difference if you have allergies or asthma.

"Simple lifestyle adjustments and preventative care can make a meaningful difference for people managing these conditions," said allergist Dr. Cherie Zachary, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthm...

Swearing is a Superpower, New Research Suggests

Next time you’re primed to hold back a torrent of four-letter frustration, just let 'er rip instead.

"Swearing is an easily available way to help yourself feel focused, confident and less distracted, and 'go for it' a little more," said researcher Richard Stephens of Keele University in the U.K.

In a study just published in the...

Better Sleep: The Added Perk of Your New Year's Goals

As millions prepare to set New Year’s resolutions centered on "eating clean" and "getting fit," new research suggests these habits could also benefit your pillow time. 

An American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) report reveals that diet and exercise aren't just for weight loss — they're essential tools for achieving bett...

How to Fight 'Middle-Age Spread'

A steady uptick on your scale is a nasty side effect of middle age.

Most adults in the U.S. put on 10 to 25 pounds between their 20s and their 40s — and there’s more bad news about this "middle-age spread."

As you age, it gets harder and harder to do much about it.

"Your metabolism tends to slow down as you get olde...

'Love Actually,' 'Four Christmases' and the Science of Holiday Comfort Movies

Every winter, millions of people curl up on the couch and press play on the same beloved holiday movies — whether it’s "Love Actually," "The Holiday," "The Family Stone" or "Four Christmases."

Snowy towns, familiar faces, predictable plot twists and happy endings aren’t deal-breakers, they’re the whole point.

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