Why obesity can increase heart disease risk
Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, and its link to heart disease is both critical and complex.
This review explores how carrying extra weight...
Scientists find the cause of harmful habits
Once we learn that actions have consequences, it's something we carry with us for life.
Yet, intriguingly, some people have a tough time grasping this...
Five daily habits could be key to good mental health
Professor Nick Titov, a psychology professor at Macquarie University and the director of the MindSpot digital mental health service, has a unique goal: to...
Eating more fruits and vegetables can improve your sleep
A new study suggests that eating more fruits and vegetables might help you get better sleep.
Researchers from Finland's University of Helsinki, National Institute for...
This diabetes drug shows promise for kidney health in obesity
Recent findings from the SELECT Trial have sparked hope for improved kidney health among individuals with obesity and heart disease, but without diabetes.
Semaglutide, a...
Ultra-processed foods increase risk of insomnia, sleep loss
Recent research published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has identified a notable association between the consumption of ultra-processed foods...
How obesity contributes to your stroke risk
Obesity is a growing health concern globally, and its connection to stroke risk is particularly alarming.
A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part...
The dangerous link between obesity and high blood pressure
Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting millions of people. Besides being a risk factor for various diseases, obesity is particularly known for...
Common blood pressure drug may harm your sleep
Sleep is essential for our health and well-being, yet many adults, especially in the United States, struggle to get enough rest.
With about one-third of...
Scientists find surprising link between high BMI and brain health decline
A groundbreaking study from Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, led by Associate Professor Han Lv, has highlighted a concerning connection between high body...