Weight-Loss Diabetes Drugs Linked to 21% Lower Risk of Bone Fractures
Medicines such as GLP-1 receptor agonists can help people with type 2 diabetes lose substantial amounts of weight, but doctors have questioned what that...
Children’s Fitness May Shape Brain Function More Than You Think
Parents often notice that some children seem able to stay focused and think carefully before acting, while others react quickly without stopping to think....
Built to Move: The Benefits of Walkable Communities
Physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your health, but getting enough of it might not be just about...
Hidden Thyroid Problem May Make Sleep Apnea Worse
Poor sleep can affect almost every part of the body, including the hormones that keep us healthy. Researchers are increasingly finding that sleep disorders...
Why You Feel Sleepy on the Sofa but Wide Awake in Bed
It happens to many people. You are sitting on the sofa in the evening, watching a movie or a television show, and your eyes...
Hidden Home Hazards May Greatly Raise Fall Risk for Older Adults
Many older adults want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. Living independently can improve quality of life, but it...
Study Finds Strong Link Between Inactive Thyroid and Sleep Apnea
Millions of people around the world live with hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones.
These hormones help control...
Fitness and Body Fat Affect Self-Control in Different Ways
Could being fit help children think before they act?
A new study suggests the answer may be yes. Researchers found that physical fitness and body...
Why the Age You Reach Menopause Could Affect Your Heart Health
For many women, menopause marks a normal part of aging, but the timing of menopause can vary greatly.
While most women stop having periods around...
How Kimchi and Sauerkraut Can Improve Your Gut Health
For centuries, families have preserved vegetables by fermentation, long before refrigerators existed.
This simple process allows natural microbes to change fresh foods into products with...