Healthier lifestyles and higher incomes have helped increase life expectancy in the 35 OECD nations by 10 years in the past half century, according to a report published Friday.
The OECD's 'Health at a Glance 2017' report said the average life expectancy throughout the group of countries -- which includes the US, Canada, Australia, Japan and most EU nations --Read more
The Central Asian country of Turkmenistan has banned most locals in its major cities from using their cars for a day in a bid to promote cycling and healthy lifestyles.
Residents of the capital, Ashgabat, and regional cities were told not to use their vehicles between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday without express permission as the government staged massRead more
The Central Asian country of Turkmenistan has banned most locals in its major cities from using their cars for a day in a bid to promote cycling and healthy lifestyles.
Residents of the capital, Ashgabat, and regional cities were told not to use their vehicles between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday without express permission as the government staged massRead more
The results of a study by the Health Insurance Council related to “Preventive Health and Impact of Its Application by Insurance Companies on Insured,” showed health insurance companies should include smoking and obesity in the factors that determine insurance premiums.
These should be made after carrying out medical tests on the insured before their underwriting the insurance policy.
The councilRead more