How to exercise with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
About 1 in 500 people have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). It's a condition where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick.
HCM is one of the most...
Why weight loss can help you beat diabetes
Diabetes is a health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It occurs when your body either can't produce enough insulin or...
Exercise to avoid when you have high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it typically has no symptoms but significantly raises the risk of heart...
Why weight loss can help you beat diabetes
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination.
It progresses gradually, making symptoms worse over...
Walking greatly benefits people with low back pain, study finds
A new study published in The Lancet has found that regular walking can significantly reduce the recurrence of low back pain in adults.
The research...
Staying strong after retirement: How heavy resistance training can help
A new study shows that heavy resistance training around retirement age can keep leg strength intact for years.
This exercise, which involves making muscles work...
Ultra-processed foods: Here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions
In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods.
But...
The link between sleep apnea and high blood pressure
Sleep apnea and high blood pressure are two health issues that often go hand-in-hand, impacting millions of people worldwide.
While they may seem like separate...
Does expired sunscreen still work?
It's that time of year when everyone's looking forward to some fun in the sun. Too much sun can be dangerous, though.
Exposure to UV...
Childhood sleep problems linked to higher risk of ADHD symptoms
A recent study has found a close link between sleep problems in children and the development of ADHD symptoms in preadolescence.
This research, published in...