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Loneliness May Be in your DNA

If you always feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by people, genetics may be to blame, according to one recent study.

Keeping Bones Strong as We Age

From the time we are born, our bone tissue is continually being replaced through a process called bone remodeling. In our mid-20s, we reach peak bone mass, which stays fairly stable until we hit our 40s. At that point, bone cells start to die faster than replacement cells can be produced. 

Study: Just One Hour of Exercise May Lower Depression Risk

We all know that exercise is good for the body and for heart health, but now a recent study indicates exercise also could have a positive effect on the risk for depression. 

So You Need a New Hip? Here’s What To Expect

Are you nervous about getting a hip replacement? That might be driven by fears of losing some original body parts and worries over long recovery times and the potential for lost mobility.

Bodyweight Training: The No-Excuse Workout Everyone Can Do

Even if we are familiar with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation of at least 30 minutes of daily cardio/weight training, we can be tempted to spend that time making excuses instead. Maybe It's that we’re too busy or the gym is too far away. The ideal solution, we tell ourselves, would be a private fitness center that’s open all the time. The good news is that you already have what you need for a convenient, quick workout.  

Study: Older Americans May be Less Healthy Than Previous Generations

Americans are living longer, but according to one recent study they may not be living healthier.

New CDC Reports Finds Arthritis Disables 1 in 4 Adults

This New Approach Treats Pain Without Reliance on Opioids

Prescription drug addiction has become a crisis in many states across the country. In Florida, Governor Rick Scott recently deemed the opioid crisis a public health emergency.

Facing the Holidays after Losing a Loved One

The holidays are a special time for many of us, but for those who have lost loved ones it can be heart-wrenching to experience the holidays without them.

New Study Shows Link Between DNA and Depression

New research bolsters the case that DNA plays a role in the risk for depression.