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A large, multicohort study has aimed to find out which lifestyle factors and factor combinations are associated with the most years free of chronic disease. Its findings establish that body weight and a few other key factors are closely tied to staying healthier for longer. One of the main questions that has preoccupied researchers and healthcare professionals for many years is: How can people stay as healthy as possible well into old age? There is no straightforward answer to that question, as numerous factors — some of them nonmodifiable — contribute to a person’s state of health. However, there may be some rough guidelines that individuals could pay attention to in their quest for wellness. There are some lifestyle factors that are associated with and may influence a person’s state of health. These include diet, body weight, sleep hygiene, level of physical activity, and the use of substances such as alcohol and tobacco. A new multicohort study — the findings of...

Red wine good for women A new study shows that Resveratrol, a compound in red wine can stop a mutated protein, which is present in more than half of all breast cancer cases, from aggregating. The compound which can be found in grapes and red wine, may restore our body’s natural ability to fight off cancer. Resveratrol is a bioactive compound that can be found in the skin of grapes, red wine, peanuts, blueberries, and cranberries, among others. Recently, research has been paying increasing attention to this fascinating compound, as its unexpected health benefits are becoming evident. Slowing down aging of the brain, lowering the brain inflammation in those with dementia, and staving off cancer are only some of the alleged health benefits of the substance. When it comes to resveratrol’s anticancer properties, previous studies have pointed to a link with a protein called p53. Mutant aggregates of this protein are found in over 50 percent of cancer tumors. But until now...