Why strict diets are a bad idea for long-term weight loss
Those hoping to lose weight this year might be tempted to try to a diet challenge in the hopes of kick-starting their weight loss....
Why some people can stay sharp at 80
Scientists have long wondered why some people stay mentally sharp well into their 80s or beyond, while others develop Alzheimer’s disease and other memory...
Low-carb diet and exercise beat genetics in short-term weight loss
A new study led by researchers at Kanagawa University of Human Services in Japan has found that a short-term program combining a low-carbohydrate diet...
A new pill for type 2 diabetes and obesity shows promise without common side...
A group of scientists in Sweden has discovered a new drug that may help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. This drug could...
Focusing on these two things after retirement is very important
A new study from South Australia has found that most people don’t change their diet or exercise habits much after they retire.
This suggests that...
How your gut bugs could help you lose weight and keep it off
Maggie Stanislawski, Ph.D., is not a bug expert in the traditional sense. She’s an assistant professor of biomedical informatics who spends her days studying...
Reducing sleep drug use may help older people live longer
Millions of older Americans take prescription sleep medications to deal with insomnia. These drugs include popular ones like Ambien and other sedatives called benzodiazepines.
Although...
Could this failed Alzheimer’s drug be the key to fighting obesity?
Obesity has become a major health problem across the world. It raises the chances of getting serious diseases like heart problems, type 2 diabetes,...
Regular aerobic exercise may slow brain aging in midlife
Taking care of your brain is something we should all think about—no matter our age.
A new study from the AdventHealth Research Institute brings some...
Why strict diets are a bad idea for long-term weight loss
Those hoping to lose weight this year might be tempted to try to a diet challenge in the hopes of kick-starting their weight loss....