Most Americans view obesity as a chronic disease, not personal failure
A new national survey shows that most Americans now understand that obesity is a real medical disease, not a personal failure.
The survey, done by...
Depression and insomnia together may greatly increase dementia risk, study finds
A large new study from Saint Louis University has found that older adults who have both depression and insomnia are at much higher risk...
Going to bed at the same time may help lower blood pressure
A new study from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences suggests that something as simple as going to bed at the same time...
New diabetes drug dose helps people lose more weight and control blood sugar
Diabetes is a long-term health condition where the body can’t control the amount of sugar in the blood properly.
This can lead to serious health...
Is midlife weight loss bad for your brain? new study raises concerns
Losing weight is often seen as one of the best ways to improve health, especially for people who are overweight or obese.
It’s widely known...
These two sleep issues together may raise your high blood pressure risk
A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that people who suffer from both sleep apnea and insomnia are more likely to...
Is it healthier to only eat until you’re 80% full? The Japanese philosophy of...
Some of the world’s healthiest and longest-living people follow the practice of hara hachi bu — an eating philosophy rooted in moderation. This practice...
Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find
Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn’t only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running US study of older...
Poor sleep may raise blood pressure risk in older women
Postmenopausal women face a particularly high risk of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, which is a major cause of heart disease and...
Diabetes and weight-loss drugs may boost colon cancer survival, study finds
A new study from the University of California San Diego has found that popular diabetes and weight-loss medications might also help people with colon...