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Want to live longer? Focus on your 'healthspan' not your lifespan

The average lifespan for Americans has increased from 75 to 77. But while they are living longer, many Americans are not staying healthy. What we want to aim for is quality of life.

Anonymous homeless man rescues orphaned puppies, drops them off at shelter: 'Tore at heartstrings'

A homeless man anonymously dropped off a litter of puppies at an animal shelter in North Carolina after he discovered that the puppies' mother had been killed by a car.

Depression could be 'zapped' away with brain stimulation, new study suggests: ‘Better quality of life’

Patients with severe depression reported “substantial improvements" for at least six months after receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation, according to the University of Nottingham in the U.K.

Hearing loss more likely to affect rural Americans and men, new study shows

A study in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas Journal says hearing loss affects 37.9 million Americans and is more common in rural areas and among men.

Mental health may be worse in teens from large families, study suggests: 'Fewer resources'

Researchers from The Ohio State University found teens with a greater number of siblings reported poorer mental health than those who came from smaller families. Psychologists offered reactions.

Most productive things you can get done early in the morning before work, according to career coaches

Executive coaches reveal what to do every morning before work starts to ensure you'll have the most productive day from the moment you wake up until you step into your office.

Workout and diet tips to gain muscle and lose fat

If you want to gain muscle and lose fat this New Year, splitting up upper and lower body days with a healthy mix of cardio can help you achieve your goals.

Ohio mother hopes for a cure to save her son, 8, from rare, fatal disease: ‘Gut-wrenching’

Batten disease affects three out of every 100,000 children. Emily Blackburn, 32, found out in March 2023 that her 7-year-old son, Grayson Naff, has the rare, genetic, fatal disorder.

Keep your weight-loss journey a secret from everyone, say experts. Here's why

Here is why nutrition and fitness pros say it’s better to keep your weight loss journey a secret from family and friends, while still maintaining a level of accountability.

Ask a health expert: ‘Should I take Paxlovid if I have COVID?’

Sean Marchese, a registered nurse at The Mesothelioma Center in Florida, reveals who should, and shouldn't, take Paxlovid after a COVID-19 diagnosis.