Why Hard Physical Work May Not Protect Your Brain
A person who spends eight hours lifting, carrying and standing at work may move far more than someone who sits at a desk all...
Rare Gene Change May Help the Body Stay Lean
Some people seem able to stay relatively lean even when their diet is far from perfect.
Lifestyle still matters greatly, but scientists have long known...
The Brain May Remember a Higher Weight
Many people can lose weight for a few months, yet keeping that weight off can feel much harder.
Scientists increasingly believe there is a biological...
Yoga May Benefit People with Complex Trauma
For some adults living with the effects of difficult childhood experiences, talking about the past is not always enough.
New research from the University of...
Taking the Stairs Could Help You Live Longer
Choosing the stairs instead of the lift may seem like a tiny decision, but new research suggests that doing it regularly could have important...
Hidden Mental Health Warning Signs May Appear Years Before Bowel Disease Diagnosis
Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a long-term condition that causes ongoing inflammation in the digestive tract.
The two main forms are Crohn's disease...
What Eight Months of Tracking Revealed About Healthy Aging
Most people learn about their health through occasional doctor visits and yearly blood tests. These checks are useful, but they capture only what is...
Why Walking Gets Harder With Age
Walking may look simple, but every step requires the brain, nerves, muscles, and joints to work together.
New Australian research suggests that this carefully controlled...
Belly Fat and Low Vitamin D May Be a Dangerous Mix
Having too much fat around the waist and very low vitamin D levels at the same time may be especially risky after age 50.
A...
Can Strength Training Help You Live Longer?
Many people think of exercise as walking, running, swimming or cycling.
But a long-running Brisbane study suggests that working the muscles may be just as...