Losing weight, like so many things, gets harder with age, while packing the pounds on seems to get only easier. Lucky for us, one of our favorite nuts may be the answer. New research says it’s powerful enough to be designated a superfood…

Worried about staying strong and independent as you age? Here’s the simple daily snack scientists say could help you preserve your strength, mobility and reduce fall risk, without causing weight gain.

Every cell in the body demands energy, though some processes in the body demand a lion’s share. Supporting our cellular powerhouses, the mitochondria, can keep our cells and health humming along. But there’s another reason for anyone wanting to start a family…

To eat meat, or not to eat meat? Decades of research seem to come down on the side of a plant-based diet. However, everything we thought we knew about the risks of eating meat may have just been upended…

If asked when a person’s physical performance begins to decline, most of us would guess in their 50s or 60s. But we’d be way off as the results of a 47-year study have revealed. Thankfully, there’s a silver lining…

Microplastic travel the circulation super-highway and have been found in the brain, the heart, blood clots and artery-clogging plaque. Up until now, scientists considered them an equal opportunity threat…

Dialysis is needed when the kidneys are so damaged that the body needs an external filtration system to remove waste from the blood. But heart-related complications are a risk of the procedure. There may be a way to reduce that threat…

The vagus nerve stretches from the brain to the colon, touching and impacting our organs and more along the way. But less has been known about it, including that it may be key to keeping the heart younger longer…

Keeping your teeth in good shape can be an uphill battle, even with a stellar oral hygiene routine that includes flossing and brushing a few times a day. If you need extra help, give the cavity-busting power of arginine a try…

Most of the time, restless legs syndrome is an annoying though benign condition. But there’s a lot of speculation about possible links to Parkinson’s. New findings thicken the plot: In some cases, restless legs may be a loud warning sign…

You skin is your largest organ. So taking care of it is about more than fighting the signs of aging. But doing both? I’m on board. Save money on the expensive creams you hoped would work, and renew and strengthen your skin the right way…

A heart attack occurs every 40 seconds in the US, making screening to gauge risk vital. But there’s a big problem with the two screening tools doctors depend on: They missed half of all first heart attacks in people screened just days earlier. Here’s why…