Although no amount of physical activity can stop the biological aging process, there is evidence that regular exercise can minimize the physiological effects of a sedentary lifestyle and increase active life expectancy by limiting the development and progression of chronic

Experiencing chronic stress day after day can produce wear and tear on the body physically and mentally, and can have a detrimental effect on learning and emotion. However, acute stress—a short stressful incident—may enhance learning and memory.Researchers at the University

Current research suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent one of the leading causes of legal blindness among the elderly. The related report by Tuo et al, "A high omega-3 fatty acid diet reduces retinal

A therapy that helps regenerate receding gum tissue seems to hold up over the long term—and may offer patients an alternative to more-extensive dental surgery, a small study finds.One option for treating severe gum disease is surgery to replace tissue

In children with sleep-related breathing disorders, removing the tonsils and adenoids—an operation called adenotonsillectomy—is apt to yield long-lasting improvements in sleep and behavior, doctors from Kansas City report.More than two years after a group of children with sleep-related breathing disorders

People with arthritis seem to have an elevated rate of depression, but the disorder goes untreated more often than not, a new study suggests.Researchers found that among more than 130,000 Canadians in a national health survey, those with arthritic conditions

One of the biggest aesthetic restorative dentistry advantages is that it makes your teeth healthier and more beautiful. A good look is important these days, mostly because it creates the first impression about us. To obtain it you have just

Cleveland medical professionals volunteer to run a free health clinic for the uninsured. Dental Hygienist Gives Free Care to Mothers-to-Be. Dental surgery clinic now offered at Lynchburg's free clinic. Dental volunteers needed for free dental clinic.

Testing for a panel of proteins in cervical and amniotic fluids might help doctors to identify danger of premature delivery in pregnant women.At present, there are no such tests , but if perfected such a tool could supplement a test

Headaches are common during pregnancy.Many women who are prone to headaches before pregnancy are likely to see an increase in the number of headaches they have during pregnancy.The good news is that some women who had headaches before pregnancy find

Calling someone a "genetic freak" generally isn't regarded as the kindest-let alone politically correct-thing to do. But when applied to Lance Armstrong and his success in the Tour de France, that tag might be right on the mark.

Diet trends come and go in the United States, leaving Americans puzzled about what makes a sensible diet. While people may want to believe there is a quick fix, the best bet may be to tune out the hoopla and

We've all heard the parenting advice: "Don't fight in front of the kids." While this is great advice, most parents will find that over the many years of raising children it is much easier said than done.

Feeling stressed? Then try savoring the scent of lemon, mango, lavender or other fragrant plants. Scientists in Japan are reporting the first scientific evidence that inhaling certain fragrances alter gene activity and blood chemistry in ways that can reduce stress

Results of a recent study question the long-term effects of transplanted cells in the brains of patients suffering from Huntington's disease. The study provides the first demonstration that transplanted cells fail to offer a long-term replacement for degenerating neurons in

Can neuroscience read people's minds? Some researchers, and some new businesses, are banking on a brain imaging technique known as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to reveal hidden thoughts, such as lies, truths or deep desires.

A new study examines children's tendencies to draw conclusions about social roles from the products they see.

Nothing could be easier than walking out the door, right? According to a new journal article, an abused woman actually goes through a five-step process of leaving that can be complicated at every stage by boundary ambiguity.

The tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline can directly bind and stimulate the growth factor receptors TrkA and TrkB in the brain. Other antidepressants do not have the same properties. The finding suggests a distinct mechanism by which some antidepressant and pain relief

Pigeons judge the beauty of art as humans do -- by using both color and pattern cues. Pigeons could be art critics yet, according to a new study which shows that like humans, pigeons can be trained to tell the