A research on the bone health of one of the oldest persons in the world, who recently died at the age of 114, reveals that there were no genetic modifications which could have contributed to this longevity. The research team, directed by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona professor Adolfo Díez Pérez, pointed out a healthy lifestyle, a Mediterranean diet, a temperate climate and regular physical activity as the reasons for his excellent health.

University of Minnesota School of Public Health researchers have found that older adolescents who have a bedroom television are less likely to engage in healthy activities such as exercising, eating fruits or vegetables, and enjoying family meals.

Average life expectancy continues to increase, and today’s older Americans enjoy better health and financial security than any previous generation. However, rates of gain are inconsistent between the genders and across age brackets, income levels and racial and ethnic groups.

U.S. researchers discovered that teenagers who regularly eat breakfast tend to weigh less, exercise more and eat a more healthful diet than their breakfast-skipping peers.

The campaign “We Are Addressing the President” started on February 4 in Kirovskiy region, Russia. It’s going to last until March 2 – the Election day.

The University’s Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health is holding a Wellness Day for disadvantaged jobseekers on Monday 25 February in conjunction with Business in the Community’s (BiTC) Business Action on Homelessness Programme.

American scientists believe that it’s possible to live to 90 and stay healthy and happy. But one should take efforts and take care of themselves.

It seems that people have 54 percent chance to live up to and beyond the age 90. It also turns that while some things are genetic, there are other things that we can do to live longer, according to the research published in Archives Of Internal Medicine.

The Healthy Communities Research Centre at UQ Ipswich is calling for a national focus on "health literacy" following the release of findings which reveal that most Australians don't have the basic knowledge to keep themselves healthy.

You can now buy your round & rectangular trampoline enclosure systems from Fun Spot Trampolines which is your reliable brand for quality trampoline parts & accessories. The company will soon be coming up with a new range of rectangular trampolines.

Diet and lifestyle may play a much more significant role in a person’s ability to respond favourably to certain drugs, including some cancer therapies, than previously understood, say scientists.

It’s only been a few weeks since you made that New Year’s resolution to exercise more, but already you’re finding reasons to skip days — maybe even weeks.