A research team from Australia has recently investigated some chemicals commonly found in plastics. They demonstrated a link between higher levels of these chemicals in urine and increases in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension in men.

A positive view of life and aging may help you live longer.

Do you look forward to the next week? Do you feel younger than your age? Do you have a sense of purpose? If so, you may already have done something to reduce your risk of degenerative diseases and may even be adding years to your life.

Think about how much time you plan to spend outdoors today? Research shows that we spend approximately 90% of our lifetime in enclosed spaces, and as much as 69% of that time is within the home.