In 1980, the World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated, marking one of the greatest public health triumphs. This achievement demonstrates the power of public health—the science and art of ...

Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ eating behaviors and priorities. For this analysis, we surveyed 5,123 U.S. adults from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025. Everyone who took ...

Eating enough fiber is linked to better gut health and heart health, as well as blood sugar control. Fiber adds volume to ...

Here’s what to know about body composition numbers and what these metrics mean for your health and performance.

Even when so much is happening in the world, it’s important to take care of your brain health. Our Well desk shares tips.

If you are waiting for symptoms to pop up as a warning for high blood pressure, think again. Dr. Vijay Nambi, cardiologist and professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, says it’s called the ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — September is Healthy Aging Awareness month. It is a time to remind ourselves as we get older to take care of our overall mental and physical health. KXAN’s Will DuPree and Sally ...

Healthy habits like exercise, diet, cognitive activities, and social connection are key to successful aging. Memory loss is not an inevitable part of aging, and many physical changes can be managed ...

Healthy aging involves a range of strategies that keep the mind and body as healthy as possible as a person enters their later years. These strategies include nutrition, exercise, and social ...

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