Cold water plunges may not help women recover faster after exercise, study finds
A new study suggests that cold water plunges may not be as effective for muscle recovery in women as many people believe.
The research, conducted...
How sleep apnea during dream could trigger memory loss
A recent study published in Neurology suggests that sleep apnea during the dream stage of sleep, known as REM sleep, may be linked to...
The secret behind people who thrive on just a few hours of sleep
Not everyone needs a full eight hours of sleep to wake up feeling refreshed. Some people, known as natural short sleepers, can function perfectly...
Tomatoes may protect the liver and prevent weight gain, study finds
New research presented at the 2025 American Physiology Summit suggests that tomatoes—and more specifically, the red pigment lycopene found in them—may help protect the...
Not everyone benefits the same from weight-loss surgery, study finds
More than 2.5 billion adults around the world are either overweight or obese. Many of them develop serious health conditions, such as type 2...
Inherited muscle strength may help men live longer, study finds
A new study from Finland suggests that men who are born with genes that support stronger muscles may have a lower risk of dying...
Study shows how short- and long-term sleep loss affect the brain
Sleep problems affect a large part of the population, from tired teens staying up too late on their phones to older adults struggling with...
BMI still a reliable indicator of obesity, study shows
A new study led by Johns Hopkins University researchers has found that nearly all adults in the U.S. who are classified as obese based...
Study finds strong link between insomnia, depression, and anxiety in brain
Insomnia, depression, and anxiety are among the most common mental health issues worldwide. Many people struggle with more than one of these conditions at...
Many older Americans have poor vision even with glasses, study finds
A recent study from Michigan Medicine shows that more than one in four adults over the age of 71 in the United States have...