One of the worst manifestations of cardiac disease is sudden death and according to a recent study it is far more prevalent than once thought.

Researchers said men at age 40 in the U.S. have a one-in-eight chance of suffering sudden cardiac death over the rest of their lives, a stark indication of the toll cardiovascular disease exacts on society. »more»

Here at LifeTwo we believe that 'midlife crisis' is often a normal depression that happens in midlife. So anything that reduces the risk of depression also reduces the risk of midlife crisis. »more»

A new UK study calculates how smoking, high blood pressure, and other health issues subtract from life expectancy. The researchers found that subjects high on the scale of several risk factors could expect to live ten years less than their compatriots who had low blood pressure, low cholesterol, and didn't smoke. »more»

Joseph Alpert, the editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Medicine, writes that many of his patients have at various times been told that "drinking caffeinated coffee could result in increased blood pressure, worsening of diabetic control, and might even trigger a myocardial infarction. Some of my patients also worry that drinking caffeinated coffee might cause cancer."

Those patients, Alpert says, are wrong. »more»

"Obesity epidemic" is a cliche -- but it now appears that you can 'catch' weight gain from your friends.

Last weekend's New York Times magazine ran a fascinating article on recent research showing the power social networks have on physical and mental health. Your friends, it seems, influence your weight and even your happiness. »more»

I have a question for which I have NO idea how to find the answer. »more»

Regular physical exercise may help protect against mild cognitive impairment, according to a Mayo Clinic study. »more»

After a contentious taping of a recent Oprah Winfrey show featuring actress/author Suzanne Somers, a number of medical experts have spoken out over inaccuracies and dangerous advice dispensed during the show and in Somers' book which was heavily promoted. From Newsweek »more»

Doctors, dietitians, and dieters have all asked the question--not to mention authors, talk show hosts and just about everyone else. What diet works the best? We finally have an answer thanks to the longest, largest and most rigorous test of dieting approaches the results of which were published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. »more»

The scientific quest for longevity is heating up. After a century of dramatic increases in life expectancy from such things clean water systems and improved medicines and vaccines, studies are yielding important information on what produces healthy aging. Lifestyle is certainly one variable. »more»