Obesity Drugs Could Protect the Heart by Reducing Blood Pressure
For many years, doctors have encouraged people with obesity to lose weight in order to improve their heart health.
Even modest weight loss can reduce...
Resistance Training Just 4 Minutes a Day Helps Older People Stay Strong
Many people believe they need to spend hours exercising every week to improve their health. For older adults, this belief can sometimes become a...
Three Common Sleep Habits Linked to Faster Brain Aging
Growing evidence suggests that sleep may play a major role in protecting the brain as we get older.
Scientists have known for years that poor...
New Weight-Loss Tablet May Burn Fat Without Making People Eat Less
For years, most modern weight-loss medicines have worked by helping people feel less hungry.
By reducing appetite, these drugs can lead to substantial weight loss...
New Diabetes Pill Could Help Lose Weight Without Affecting Appetite
A newly developed pill may offer a completely different way to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, according to research published in the journal...
Scientists Find a Surprising Cause of Low Energy and Poor Motivation
Everyone feels tired from time to time. A late night, a stressful week, or a demanding job can leave people feeling exhausted.
But for some...
This 4-Minute Workout Could Help Older People Avoid Falls
Growing older often brings new challenges. Tasks that once felt easy, such as getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, or carrying household items,...
Could Weight-Loss Injections Help Fight Cancer?
The rise of weight-loss injections has transformed obesity treatment in a way few experts predicted just a few years ago.
Medications such as Wegovy, Ozempic,...
A New Way to Protect Muscle During Rapid Weight Loss
The rise of powerful weight-loss medications has changed the way obesity is treated. Drugs such as tirzepatide can help people lose large amounts of...
Too Much Fat Burning May Damage the Heart
For many years, scientists believed that helping the heart burn more fat for energy was generally a good thing. After all, fat is the...