Untreated sleep apnea can speed up heart aging and early death
A new study has shown that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may face serious long-term health risks, including faster heart aging and...
Obesity rapidly speeds up Alzheimer’s symptoms in the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It usually develops over many years, long before symptoms become obvious.
Scientists...
Do common blood pressure drugs hurt your sleep?
Getting enough sleep is very important for staying healthy and feeling happy. But many people struggle with sleep.
In the United States, about one out...
Belly fat and weak muscles after 50 increase death risk by 83%
Many people know that too much belly fat can be bad for their health. But a new study shows that when belly fat is...
Soybean oil may trigger obesity, study shows
Soybean oil is the most widely used cooking oil in the United States. It’s found in many everyday foods, especially processed ones.
Now, scientists at...
New pill lowers blood sugar and burns fat without appetite loss or muscle loss
Scientists in Sweden have developed a new pill that could help treat type 2 diabetes and obesity in a completely different way than current...
What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself this winter
As temperatures drop, zip up that coat, pull on a hat and gloves and be mindful of how much time you're exposed to the...
Why better sleep could be the secret to a more active life
Most people know that getting enough sleep and staying physically active are two of the most important things we can do for our health.
Sleep...
Lack of sleep could shorten your life, study confirms
Getting enough sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may actually help you live longer.
A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that...
A new diabetes pill that burns fat without losing muscle?
Scientists in Sweden have discovered a new treatment that may change the way we manage type 2 diabetes and obesity.
The research, published in the...