How easily you can go from sitting on the floor to standing could hint at your risk of early death, a new study suggests. How easily you can sit down and stand up from the floor without using your ...

A simple 5-minute test called “phase angle” can predict memory problems, especially in women, by measuring muscle cell health Women with higher phase angles had 72% lower odds of cognitive impairment, ...

A simple, though not necessarily easy, test may help predict how many years a person has left, according to exercise researchers who have been tracking thousands of middle-aged and older people for ...

When it comes to longevity, it's not just about living for as many years as possible. The goal is to live healthier, and free of disease or injury, for as long as possible. Healthy aging often boils ...

Share on Pinterest New research links age-related muscle loss to heightened dementia risk. Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Sarcopenia describes the muscle loss that often occurs in older age.

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Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...