Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ

Exercise lowers heart disease risk, even for younger women

For women under age 50, spending two and half hours of leisure time each week being active could cut heart disease risk by 25%, according to a U.S. study.

Blood clot deaths tied to hours of daily TV time

People who watch television for five or more hours a day have more than twice the risk of those who watch half as much TV to die of a blood clot in the lung, a large Japanese study suggests.

Exercise ability in middle age may be one key to longer life

Middle-aged men who have more endurance in exercise tests may end up living longer than their peers who struggle with physical activity, a Swedish study suggests.

Pre-stroke lifestyle tied to long term risk of more strokes, dementia

Having heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure before suffering a stroke may influence a person’s risk for a second stroke or dementia years later, according to a new study from the Netherlands.

Only extreme sitting linked to increased heart disease risk

Being sedentary, at least in moderation, is unlikely to cause heart disease, according to a new review of past research.

Burrito saunas are the latest wacky health trend

Detoxers usually avoid burritos— at least the carb-bomb kind.

Over 80? Too few medications might be dangerous

With all the talk about the risks of "polypharmacy" - being prescribed more than five medications - it might be surprising to learn that not receiving enough of the right prescriptions can also significantly increase your risk of being hospitalized or dying.

More evidence poor sleep habits may raise diabetes risk

Men who don't get the right amount of sleep may have an increased risk of developing diabetes, a recent study suggests.

HIV pill could cut infections in gay, bisexual men by a third

The rate of new HIV infections among gay and bisexual men could drop by up to a third over the next decade if enough eligible men take a drug that protects against the virus, researchers estimate.

E-cigarettes could cut smoking-related deaths by 21 percent: study

E-cigarettes could lead to a 21 percent drop in deaths from smoking-related diseases in those born after 1997, according to a study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research.