Key Takeaways Sweden ranks first for perceived quality of life in the 2026 Best Countries Index, ahead of Denmark and Canada. Canada is the highest-ranked…

Inflammation is one of the body’s natural mechanisms for increasing the flow of blood (with its antibodies and proteins) to an area to fight infections or toxins in an attempt to heal itself. If you suffer from chronic inflammation, avoiding the worst foods for inflammation is especially important.

Embrace healthy aging and have fun doing it with these 6 tips!

An eye implant and a pair of high-tech glasses that enable people with a severe form of vision loss to read have been approved for use by a European regulator

An exercise you can keep doing for life, swimming softens the arteries, sends blood to the brain and doesn’t wreck your knees

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People are leaning on AI for a task more dreaded than homework: navigating social situations with their fellow humans

In a landmark trial, one shot of an experimental gene therapy slashed ‘bad’ cholesterol by up to 62 per cent

Olo can be described as the “greenest green,” though it can never be captured by a camera. But its development tells us a lot about our color vision.

The government said giving people the option to pay for some private tests is necessary to reduce wait times and diagnose illnesses sooner

Don’t just hit the beach. Research is revealing how to have a holiday that leaves you mentally restored and refreshed – with long-lasting effect

As editor of the World Happiness Report, few people know more than Jan-Emmanuel De Neve about what makes a country happy. He reveals what we can learn from the nations where people feel the most content

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Singer Carly Simon, 83, has spoken out about facing simultaneous battles with Parkinson’s disease and skin cancer: "Some days I’m so tired I can’t get the day moving at all."

Limiting your intake of these inflammatory foods can help reduce chronic inflammation and lead to better health.

Move over, blood boys and peptides: Influencers, start-ups, and venture capital are suddenly working overtime to help women optimize their genitals.

A landmark study says your brain can get sharper, not duller, with age. But is it as easy as it sounds? July 26, 2026 Misplacing belongings, misremembering names and forgetting words are widely considered the hallmarks of an ageing mind. But what if they don't have to be? A landmark new study suggests the brain remains far more adaptable than many people realise, with researchers finding its performance can be significantly improved at any age. Scientists at the Center for BrainHealth at the

Curiosity might be the key ingredient for a healthy partnership. Here’s the easiest way to keep it alive.

After decades of dead ends, researchers have discovered a combination of genes that can generate new cells in the inner ear—replacing those that make it possible to hear.

Meet the scientist who’s testing cutting-edge ageing research on his own body July 26, 2026 People tell me I look younger than I am. But as flattering as that is, my appearance isn’t that important to me. Well, not compared to my biological age, anyway. Representing how well your body functions, your biological age gives a more accurate picture of your overall health and longevity potential – reflecting factors like genetics, lifestyle, and environment rather than just the years you’ve lived.

As a new study links consumption of our favourite pick-me-up to lower risk of cirrhosis, here’s how to reap the benefits

As scientists link oral bacteria to heart disease and cognitive decline, a push is under way to treat the mouth as a source of bodywide inflammation

This chart shows the number of fatal unintentional drownings per 100,000 people in the U.S., by race.

This chart shows fatal drwoning accidents in the United States by month.

Reducing food waste is a worthy endeavor, but replacing a pantry staple is far less costly than risking food-borne illness.