Certain lifestyle habits are linked to a lower risk of diverticulitis, according to a new study. Researchers specifically identified five factors—from eating more fiber to getting more exercise—that may help offset a genetic predisposition to the digestive condition. “While genetics have been theorized as a risk factor for diverticulitis, lifestyle risk factors contribute to diverticulitis…
In the United States, almost half of adults have high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure occurs when the force of blood becomes too high as it pushes against the walls of your arteries. Factors such as diet, stress, sleep, and even hidden environmental triggers (such as air pollution) can contribute to elevated blood pressure,…
When and how you nap during the day may affect your risk of death, according to a new study abstract published in the journal Sleep. Using data from wearable activity trackers, researchers found that nap length and timing were linked to increased mortality among older adults. The study hasn’t yet been peer reviewed. But it’s…
Your genes only account for a small portion of your life expectancy. Instead, the choices you make every day and the things you prioritize will have a greater influence on how long you live. Here are some choices or habits that could be quietly aging you. Chronic working overtime keeps your sympathetic nervous system activated,…
Keeping your blood sugar in check isn’t just for people with diabetes—it’s essential for heart health, energy levels, and long-term disease prevention. But even if you’re eating well most of the time and avoiding large amounts of sugar, some of your daily habits might be sabotaging your blood sugar levels. Here are 8 sneaky habits…
