London, Feb 2011 (IANS) New research shows that how you live your life and not your genes determine how long you live. Those who did not smoke, consumed moderate amounts of coffee, were economically well off by 50 and also had low cholesterol had the greatest chance of celebrating their 90th birthday, according to a [...]

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): Penn State researchers have said that the payoff for investing in public parks and recreation sites may be healthier, more physically fit residents and a less strained healthcare system. Geof Godbey, professor emeritus of leisure studies, and Andrew Mowen, associate professor of recreation and parks management, said that investments in parks [...]

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): A new study has found that teen mothers who eat breakfast have healthier weights and snacking habits, and may influence healthy eating habits among their children. The study was conducted by obesity prevention expert Debra Haire-Joshu, professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. “It’s important to look [...]

Washington, Feb 2011 (IANS) Chocolate is healthier than many fruit juices and is a ’superfood’ in its own right, says a new study conducted by a US-based chocolate company. Superfoods are high in anti-oxidants and compounds that help prevent damage to healthy cells. Researchers from the Hershey Centre for Health & Nutrition in the US [...]

London, Feb 2011 (IANS) Sleeping for less than six hours a night boosts the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke. But beware — those who have too much sleep are also more likely to suffer a heart attack, the European Heart journal warned. While the extra slumber is unlikely to be the [...]