Extra 10 Minutes of Daily Activity Could Save Lives

Extra 10 Minutes of Daily Activity Could Save Lives

TUESDAY, Jan. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Americans, get up out of that chair and get moving. If everyone between 40 and 85 years of age were active just 10 minutes more a day, it could save more than 110,000 U.S. lives a year, a large study reports. “Our projections are based … Read more

Long Period of Daily Fasting Improves Metabolism, Lifespan in Mice

Long Period of Daily Fasting Improves Metabolism, Lifespan in Mice

Nov. 9, 2021 — Eating a single meal daily may yield longevity and metabolic benefits much like those seen with caloric restriction, according to new findings in mice. Earlier mouse studies have linked calorie restriction to healthier aging and tied long daily fasting to metabolism changes associated with a longer lifespan. Because mice in those … Read more

U.S. Adolescents’ Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic

U.S. Adolescents’ Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic

TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As teens dramatically stepped up their screen time during COVID-19 lockdowns, their well-being took a hit, a new study reveals. Recreational screen time among U.S. teens doubled from before the pandemic to nearly eight hours per day during the pandemic, according to the report. And this estimate … Read more