Optimism might be a quality that helps you live longer and better, according to two new studies. In one study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, researchers found that the m

Watching too much television as a kid elevates the risk for future addictions, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. Researchers in New Zealan

Shingles is a condition in which you develop a painful rash that lasts a few weeks. A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that having shingles increases the risk

Adults should exercise for at least 150 minutes per week. A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests that less than half of mothers exercise that much. UK researchers analyzed data from al

Strokes are one of the leading causes of death and disability in this country. A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that statin medications lower the risk of the most dangerous type

Regularly eating foods high in flavonoids, like fruits, cruciferous vegetables, and tea, might lower your risk of future heart disease. In a new study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thromb

Many people believe they are supposed to drink 8 glasses of water 8 ounces each every day. A new study suggests there is no correct amount of water to drink. In the study, published in the journal

If you want to lose unhealthy and dangerous visceral fat, a green Mediterranean diet might be best. In a new study published in the journal BMC Medicine, researchers in Israel studied almost 300 peopl

How old your child is when he or she gets a phone does not seem to have any effect on their development. In a new study published in the journal Child Development, researchers at Stanford followed a g

A large percentage of adults struggle with sleep, but for many, sleep becomes so much of an issue that they use sleeping pills. A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that those peo