Eating fewer protein-rich foods may harm physical function in older people
As people get older, staying strong and independent becomes increasingly important.
Many older adults want to continue walking comfortably, carrying groceries, climbing stairs, gardening, traveling,...
The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Daylight Saving Time
Most people think of daylight saving time as little more than an annoyance. Twice a year, clocks move forward or backward by one hour,...
Could Ozempic-Like Drugs Protect Knees in Older People?
For many people with knee osteoarthritis, daily life becomes increasingly difficult over time. Activities such as walking, climbing stairs, getting out of a chair,...
Late Sleepers Face a Hidden Mental Health Challenge
Some people feel their best early in the morning. Others seem to come alive at night. Scientists refer to these differences as chronotypes, and...
Why You Can Sleep After Coffee but Still Wake Up Tired
Many coffee drinkers believe they know whether caffeine affects them. If they can drink a cup of coffee after dinner and still fall asleep...
Popular Weight-Loss Drug May Slow Biological Aging
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, often called GLP-1 drugs, have become some of the most talked-about medicines in the world.
These medications were first developed to...
Higher Doses of Diabetes Drug Show Stronger Results for Blood Sugar and Weight Loss
Diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and happens when the...
These Popular Weight-Loss Drugs May Also Protect Your Heart and Kidneys
Medicines that were first developed to help people manage diabetes are showing benefits far beyond blood sugar control.
A large new study has found that...
Popular Sleeping Pill May Help You Sleep—but Could Make Driving Dangerous
Many people struggle to get a good night's sleep. Insomnia affects millions of adults and can leave people feeling tired, frustrated, and unable to...
Why Night Owls May Feel More Anxious: Study Points to Loneliness After Dark
Many people naturally prefer staying up late and sleeping later in the morning. These individuals are often called "night owls" or evening types.
While society...