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Sleeping Pills Lead to Risk of Early Death?

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:02:05 CST

A new study finds that taking even one sleeping pill over the course of a year increases the risk of early death, but a sleep expert was quick to jump on the study's flaws. Researchers at San Diego's Viterbi Family Sleep Center found that adults who took one to 18...

Divorced? You're 23% More Likely to Die Early

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:36:02 CST

Getting a divorce can do more than just bum you out: It can lead to an increased risk of early death. A new review of 32 studies published over 27 years finds that divorced adults have a 23% greater chance of dying early than married couples do, the Arizona Republic...

Sitting at That Computer Is Shortening Your Life

Jane Yager — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:20:43 CST

Hey you, reading this at your computer: You might want to get up and stretch. A new study shows that every hour per day spent in front of that monitor raises your risk of early death from heart disease by a whopping 18%—ie, someone who spends an average of...

20 Mins of Exercise a Week Keeps Shrink at Bay

Jane Yager — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:25:00 CST

If the goal of your exercise program is better mental health, a new study shows that even 20 minutes a week of sports, gardening, or housecleaning may be enough to boost your mood. But if you want to improve your cardiovascular fitness, lose weight, or reduce your risk of life-threatening...

It's Not Too Late to Extend Your Lifespan

Kevin Spak — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:33:55 CDT

You knew smoking and fatty foods were bad for you, but thanks to a huge 40-year study, we now know exactly how bad. Researchers followed 19,000 men, starting in the late 1960s. Those who were still smoking, had high blood pressure, and had high cholesterol—the three top killers...

Jade Goody Dies

Amelia Atlas — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:39:49 CDT

Controversial British reality-TV star Jade Goody died early this morning of cancer, CNN reports. She passed away in her sleep at her Essex home with her new husband at her bedside. Goody's death, at 27, marks the end of a strange tabloid saga. Diagnosed with cervical cancer on the Indian...

Belly Fat Can Kill You: Study

Ambreen Ali — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:17:01 CST

Flabby guts send many to the gym, but a far-reaching new study concludes that they can send you to an early grave as well—even among those with normal weight. The risk of dying prematurely shoots up about 15% each time the belt is let out two inches, researchers concluded...