NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! America’s first responders put their lives on the line to protect their communities — and it shaves off approximately 10 years of their life expectancy. Despite the inevitable risk, practicing healthy lifestyle habits can help to protect longevity, experts say. Mike Morlan, firefighter and district vice president…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A viral wellness trend asks a simple question — is warm or cold water healthier? — but the science behind it is more nuanced. Previous research shows that food and beverage temperature has a measurable effect on things like anxiety and gut discomfort. One of the most…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new study suggests that middle-aged men may be more vulnerable to faster biological aging, potentially linked to exposure to “forever chemicals.” The research, published in the journal Frontiers in Aging, examined how perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS, could impact aging at the…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Living near heavy traffic could negatively impact your heart health. A European study, published in the journal Environmental Research, found that exposure to nighttime road traffic noise is linked to changes in the blood, leading to worsened cholesterol and cardiovascular risks. The researchers considered data from the…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As people age, vision naturally declines and the risk of eye conditions increases. That includes age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that typically occurs in patients older than 50. AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 60 and impacts millions of…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In addition to travel and logistical challenges, heavy snowfall  can be detrimental to people’s health. As the northeast faces historic snow accumulation this week, experts are warning of the physical risks of shoveling heavy snow, particularly for those who do not exercise regularly or have pre-existing health…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile — it may also help you live longer. Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a reduced risk of serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. At the annual American Association for the…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Country music star Jessie James Decker is getting real about her health and fitness this year, alongside her family. In a viral moment posted to Instagram, Decker, who is married to former NFL wide receiver Eric Decker, shared a video of her squatting with a barbell at…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Living longer isn’t just about making it to 100 anymore, experts say — it’s about feeling your best once you get there. Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a certified menopause specialist and founder of The ‘Pause Life, said it’s possible to optimize health for a longer life with…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Think your sound machine is helping you sleep? It might be doing the opposite. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine found that listening to pink noise at bedtime could disturb REM sleep (dream sleep) and sleep recovery. The research, published in…