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Environment and family history are factors in healthy aging, but genetic “variants” play an important role in living to be very old. at MUSC

Regular coffee drinkers appear to need caffeine to return to their normal state of alertness, say researchers. at MUSC

People facing surgery may imagine a skillful surgeon using a scalpel with a steady hand, but the real picture is changing. at MUSC

Sports training often heats up in the summer, just as temperatures begin to soar. Beginners and pros alike can stay safe with these tips for getting the most from summertime workouts. at MUSC

In a recent survey, people who reported mental health problems often also had asthma. Can one condition actually cause the other? Researchers are just beginning to sort out these mind-body connections. at MUSC

How to handle food safely and avoid foodborne illnesses, such as E. coli and salmonella. at MUSC

Vitamin K is best known for helping blood clots. But now scientists also believe it may play a key role in bone health. at MUSC

Some studies indicate that dynamic stretches, which are more active than traditional stretches, might provide added benefits for getting ready to exercise. at MUSC

Would you like to improve your appearance without surgery? Check out this list of top 5 nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. at MUSC

People with phobias know logically that their fear doesn't make sense, but they feel helpless to stop it. However, there are stress management strategies that can help keep fear and anxiety at bay. at MUSC

Video games today are helping players be physically active. They're not a substitute for a regular workout, but they are helping couch potatoes get some exercise indoors. at MUSC

About 80% of Americans recently rated the economy as a top stressor for them. But there are things you can do to become more resilient during these tough times.

A recent survey shows that rising Internet usage is causing Americans to spend less time with their families.

Feel-good afterglow from a workout may last far beyond the hour or so that it is been previously assumed, says research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. at MUSC

A new study finds that individuals who are outgoing and manage stress well have traits found in the children of people who lived to 100, and longevity is thought to run in families. at MUSC

Diets high in red meat and in processed meat shorten life span not just from cancer and heart disease but from Alzheimer's, stomach ulcers, and other conditions as well, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) study has found. at MUSC

In 2006, one healthy young man stepped forward, willing to give one of his kidneys to a complete stranger. Two years later, 10 people had received new kidneys from that one remarkable altruistic act. As a result of this donation, the first non-simultaneous, extended altruistic-donor (NEAD) chain was created.

Eager to relieve joint pain and repair the cushioning between bones, millions of arthritis sufferers reach for glucosamine, an over-the-counter dietary supplement. Despite its popularity, studies examining the effectiveness of this natural therapy have yielded mixed results

If you struggle with aches and pains that refuse to go away, you just might find relief with a long-practiced but relatively obscure alternative therapy called naprapathy.

All-you-can-eat buffets, super-sized meals, and cavernous drinks may help keep your wallet full, but they are also helping to expand your waistline. Nutrition experts say portion control is one of the biggest factors in successfully losing weight. But Americans are not very good at recognizing reasonable portion sizes anymore.

Two simple tests may predict which older patients have underlying depression or less cognitive flexibility, leaving them vulnerable to post-surgery delirium, says a study presented at a meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.