US renewable energy growth helped prevent thousands of deaths

An increase in renewable energy use and tighter regulation have helped prevent up to 12,700 deaths in US over a nine-year period, new research has revealed.

Anniversary of UK smoking ban 'marks a decade of success'

In the space of 10 years there are 1.9 milion fewer smokers in Britain and "big changes in public attitudes towards smoking".

Retailers and manufacturers should promote healthy choices, study finds

Shops should be transformed to drive customers towards buying healthy food and drink, according to a report by University of Stirling academics.

Reducing your trans fat intake may help ward off heart attack, stroke

Some communities in the US - most notably New York City - have eliminated the use of trans fats in restaurants and eateries in recent years.

Indigenous South American group has healthiest arteries of all populations yet studied

An 80 year old from the Tsimane group had the same vascular age as a person in mid-fifties, suggests a new report. The Tsimane people - a forager-horticulturalist population of the Bolivian Amazon - have the lowest reported levels of vascular aging for any population.

Twice weekly yoga classes effective in reducing symptoms of depression

People who suffer from depression should participate in yoga and deep (coherent) breathing classes at least twice weekly plus practice at home to receive a significant reduction in their symptoms.

Average life expectancy set to increase by 2030

Average life expectancy is set to increase in many countries by 2030 - and will exceed 90 years in South Korea, according to new research.

Eating less can slow the aging process

Recent research published in Molecular & Cellular Proteomics offers one glimpse into how cutting calories impacts aging inside a cell.

World's oldest yoga teacher is 98

She is the World's Oldest Yoga Teacher who, at age 98, still teaches five classes a week. But above all, Tao Porchon-Lynch is a poster child for health and positivity in a world obsessed by wellness and longevity.

Natural tooth repair method could revolutionize dental treatments

Scientists from the Dental Institute at King's College London have proven a way to stimulate the stem cells contained in the pulp of the tooth and generate new dentine in large cavities, potentially reducing the need for fillings or cements.

Mediterranean diet may have lasting effects on brain health

Older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year period than those who did not follow the diet as closely, new research shows.

Teen Use of Drugs and Alcohol Reaches Exciting New Low in US

According to a new survey, teenagers' use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco declined in 2016 at rates that are at their lowest since the 1990s.

Prepare Yourself for the Age of 'Superaging'

As lifespans continue to get longer it's becoming more important than ever to understand how humanity will maintain its mental capabilities in old age.

This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Meditate

Meditation, long considered to be a ”frou-frou” thing only hippies and Buddhists bothered with, has now become a worldwide relaxation and health trend.