Long-term weight loss in midlife can add years to life
A new study from the University of Helsinki suggests that losing weight in early middle age — and keeping it off — can bring...
Weekly vigorous exercise may protect brain health in high blood pressure
People with high blood pressure are more likely to experience memory loss and dementia as they age.
But a new study from Wake Forest University...
Tummy tuck patients keep losing weight for years after surgery
A new study shows that many people who undergo tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, continue to lose weight for years after the...
Why caffeine can disrupt your sleep and brain recovery
Caffeine is everywhere — not just in coffee, but also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and many soft drinks. It’s the most widely used...
Insomnia and sleep medication use may increase disability risk in older people
Insomnia is a significant concern for older adults, affecting up to half of those over 65.
A new study by Penn State and Taipei Medical...
Why some people age more fragile than others
Why do some older adults stay active and resilient while others become frail and vulnerable?
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that...
Minimally processed foods help double weight loss compared to ultra-processed foods
A new clinical trial led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has shown that people lose nearly twice as much weight when they...
Smart mattress could help prevent deadly bedsores in bedridden patients
Researchers at UCLA have created a new kind of mattress that could make a big difference for people stuck in bed for long periods.
This...
Daytime sleepiness may signal higher dementia risk in these people
Older women who become sleepier during the day over a five-year period may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a new...
Poor sleep may fuel chronic pain—especially in women, study finds
Chronic pain affects about one in five people worldwide, and women make up as much as two-thirds of that number.
A new study from Aalborg...