Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Treat Binge Eating Disorder

Binge eating disorder is one of the most common eating disorders in the world, yet many people know very little about it. People with this...

Cultural Activities May Help Your Body Stay Younger, Study Suggests

Getting older is something everyone experiences, but people do not all age at the same speed. Two people who are both 70 years old...

Water can improve older women’s lives in surprising ways beyond exercise, study finds

For many older women, spending time in the water offers much more than a good workout. A new study suggests that activities such as swimming,...

Exercise May Help Your Brain Wash Away Harmful Waste

Regular exercise is well known for helping people maintain a healthy weight, strengthen the heart, and reduce the risk of diseases such as diabetes. Scientists...

Could Sleep Supplement Melatonin Help Ease Chronic Pain?

Millions of people take melatonin to improve their sleep, especially when dealing with insomnia or jet lag. Now researchers believe this naturally produced hormone may...

Why Breaking a Sweat Could Help Keep Your Brain Healthy for Years

Scientists have long recommended regular exercise to protect the heart, muscles and bones. Now growing evidence suggests it may also help protect one of...

Think Water Helps You Eat Less? Research Suggests the Opposite

Many people believe that drinking water during a meal helps control appetite by filling the stomach before too much food is eaten. This simple idea...

Can Going to Museums and Movies Help You Age More Slowly?

Many people think healthy aging depends only on eating well, exercising, and taking the right medicines. While these habits are certainly important, scientists are discovering...

Long Sleep May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

Many people believe that getting more sleep is always better for health. While enough sleep is important, a new study suggests that regularly sleeping...

Failed Alzheimer’s Drug Could Be a Wonderful Weight-Loss Pill

Obesity is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. It raises the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease,...