Whereas both leisure-time and occupational physical activity lower a person’s risks of a heart attack, certain modern-day conveniences raise that risk.

Enlisting a friend can significantly improve a person’s chances of achieving goals in life.

UK researchers identify the proportions of cancer in the population that associate with lifestyle and environmental factors.

Attaining ideal cardiovascular health by a healthy lifestyle may help to stave off cancer.

Older women who get more exercise and watch less television time are less likely to be diagnosed with depression.

Brain imaging study confirms previous research finding that providing support to a loved one confers health benefits to the giver, as well as the recipient.

People who rate their health as poor or fair appear to be significantly more likely to develop dementia later in life.

Shift workers are at increased odds of having elevated levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, thereby potentially increasing their risk of cardiovascular disease.

Married men with two or more children may be at significantly lower risk for having a fatal cardiovascular event

Not only do people who give, live longer – as well, the motivation for volunteering counts.