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What determines longevity remains a mystery | Gustafson
More people than ever live past 100 years of age. So-called "supercentenarians," those who reach 110 and beyond,…
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Posting calorie values on menus shows long-term success | Gustafson
The idea that providing more information about food served in restaurants, such as calorie and fat content, would…
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Healthy aging: You are as old as you perceive yourself | Gustafson
How would you feel if you were given the chance to turn back the clock and return to…
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Chronic sleep deprivation considered a public health threat | Gustafson
Nearly half of American adults are regularly sleep-deprived, according to a Gallup poll that has been tracking people's…
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How to make the most of your vacation | Gustafson
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans do not only work longer and take less time off…
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Foodborne illnesses keep rising, government report finds | Gustafson
Summer is the time for picnics, barbecues and outdoor cooking. Unfortunately, it is also a time when more…
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Don’t just sit and watch, go out and play | Gustafson
Whether you are a diehard fan of football – or, as Americans call it, "soccer" – or not…
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A healthy lifestyle protects best against stroke, study finds | Gustafson
Of course, you knew already that you should eat right, exercise regularly, not smoke, and not drink too…
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Kids gain more weight when out of school, study finds | Gustafson
The summer months should be a time when children are especially active, play sports, enjoy the outdoors, and…
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Why breakfast is an important part of healthy eating | Gustafson
For the longest time, nutrition experts have emphasized the importance of eating breakfast.
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Eating right for healthy skin | Gustafson
Beauty may only be skin deep, as the 1966 hit song by The Temptations famously reminds us, but…
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Even light exercise has significant health benefits for older adults | Gustafson
That regular exercise is important for good health is old news. From controlling weight and staying in shape,…
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The true causes of obesity remain elusive | Gustafson
Despite of modest gains in the fight against the obesity epidemic in recent years, health experts still don't…
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Just the right amount of stress | Gustafson
Being regularly overworked and stressed out likely leads to health problems long-term, but feeling bored or having too…
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How dietary needs change with age | Gustafson
Healthy aging entails multiple aspects, among them eating right, exercising regularly, and preventing mental decline. Achieving some of…
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Grumpy on a sunshiny say? It may be dehydration | Gustafson
ummer is officially about to begin. Sunshine and warm weather should put a smile on your face and…
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Study: Poor diet choices hurt humans and the environment | Gustafson
Scientists have long warned that some of our modern-day eating habits are not only harmful to our personal…
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Despite optimistic outlook, baby boomers feel vulnerable | Gustafson
They saw themselves as trail blazers and pioneers. They broke rules and redefined values. They took much for…
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Is your job making you fat? | Gustafson
It's no secret that Americans spend too much time sitting. Long hours working in offices, commuting in cars…
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Don’t worry yourself sick | Gustafson
Among the many capabilities that distinguish us humans from other earthly creatures is the ability to forecast future…