People who lift weights live longer – new study
Strength training has long been seen as something you mainly do to build muscle or look good. But a new study adds to a growing...
Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Also Help Reduce Violent Behavior
Medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1 drugs, have become increasingly popular in recent years.
These medicines were originally developed to help people...
Do Cats and Dogs Really Help Us Feel Better?
Dogs and cats are among the most popular pets in the world. Millions of households share their lives with one or both of these...
Could a Popular Weight-Loss Drug Also Protect Bones?
Weight-loss medicines have transformed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Among these medications, semaglutide has attracted enormous attention because it helps many...
Can’t stick to a diet? Try intermittent fasting for weight loss
Yo-yo dieters who struggle to lose weight and keep it off may achieve better results by following an intermittent fasting diet, rather than traditional...
How Sleep and AQP4 Gene Variants May Shape Early Alzheimer’s Brain Change
Scientists have long known that getting enough sleep is important for brain health. Poor sleep has been linked to problems with memory, concentration, and...
Simple 15-Second Balance Test Could Predict Your Risk of Falling
Falls are one of the biggest health risks facing older adults. Every year, millions of older people fall and many suffer broken bones, head...
Popular Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs May Reduce Aggressive Behavior
Medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists have become some of the most talked-about drugs in recent years. They were first developed to help people with...
Could a New Pill Help People Lose Weight Without Dieting?
Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges in the world. Millions of people struggle to lose weight, even when they try to...
Can Feeling Sleepier Be an Early Warning Sign for Dementia?
Many people expect their sleep to change as they get older. Older adults often go to bed earlier, wake up more during the night,...