Wellness

Oulu, Finland — “Even light physical activity may foster work engagement,” researchers in Finland are saying after studying on- and off-the-job data for more than 6,800 workers.

Feeling down or anxious? Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods such as packaged chips, cookies and candy could play a role, results of a recent study suggest.

Fall means cold and flu season is almost upon us, and store shelves are lined with a variety of products made to treat common symptoms. But those medications can be toxic when not used properly, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

Jobs that require frequent standing can lead to a number of health-related problems, including sore feet, leg swelling, muscle fatigue, low back pain, and stiffness in the neck and shoulders.

Need another reason to kick your smoking habit? Continuing to light up can thicken your heart and make it weaker over time, say Danish researchers.

A 10-minute walk every day may help older adults live longer and lower their risk of heart failure, results of a recent study out of South Korea suggest.

If you live with someone who smokes tobacco, toxic chemicals aren’t just in the air you breathe – they accumulate on household items and surfaces, a group of researchers is warning.

If you’ve been putting off chores, working out or even scheduling a lunch date, here’s motivation: Recent research shows that activities such as housekeeping, exercising, and visiting with family or friends may help lower your risk of developing dementia.

Menopause, when a woman’s menstrual cycle stops permanently, typically occurs between age 45 and 55. According to the National Institutes of Health, it can last anywhere from seven to 14 years.

Think you can make up for unhealthy eating habits with strenuous workouts? Think again, researchers say.