Japan is known globally for its long life expectancy and healthy ageing population. While genetics may play a small role, doctors say the real reasons lie in daily habits, discipline, and a strong ...

The question of how Japanese people manage to maintain some of the lowest rates of heart disease in the world while consuming rice every day has fascinated scientists, nutritionists and everyday ...

Spain (No. 3), South Korea (No. 4) and Israel (No. 6) also rank near the top of the Mortality and Longevity subcategory ...

Okinawa is one of the world’s Blue Zones, where a population has a life expectancy much higher than the global average. The traditional Okinawan diet consists primarily of whole plant foods, with less ...

Obesity is discussed primarily through the language of restriction and self-control. Japan offers a different model where ...

In a world driven by speed, productivity and constant comparison, a quieter philosophy is gaining global traction in 2026 and ...

Japanese water therapy promotes drinking water on waking for better health, but evidence mainly supports hydration benefits ...

Researchers in Japan are testing anime-based therapy using animated avatars in online counselling to help young people with ...