Want a Happier Marriage? Exercising Together May Help
Exercise is well known for improving physical health, reducing stress and supporting mental well-being.
Now, new research suggests it may offer another benefit: helping couples...
New Ultrasound Patch Could Help People Reach Deep, Restorative REM Sleep Faster
Scientists have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that could help people get more REM sleep without taking medication or undergoing surgery.
The technology, developed by...
Weight-Loss Hormone May Also Protect the Liver
Scientists have discovered that a hormone best known for reducing appetite may have another important job: protecting the liver from inflammation and scarring.
The finding...
Can Wearables Predict Your Longevity?
A yearly medical check can tell you your cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, and blood sugar.
What it cannot easily show is how your body changes...
Belly Fat May Matter More Than Weight in Older People
A new study suggests that body weight alone may not tell the full story about health in older adults.
Researchers found that older people with...
Old Drug Shows Surprising Weight-Loss Benefit
A drug first studied for brain disorders may have an unexpected use in obesity, according to research from Johns Hopkins Medicine.
In experiments with mice,...
The Hidden Reason Exercise Keeps Older Muscles Strong
Why does exercise seem almost like medicine for aging muscles? Scientists may now have a much clearer answer.
A new study from Duke-NUS Medical School...
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...