Scientists find better tool to predict obesity risk
Obesity is a health condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of body fat, which can lead to negative health consequences.
It is usually determined by...
Why sitting with crossed legs could be bad for you
Are you sitting comfortably? Just pause for a moment and without adjusting, notice your posture. What are your legs doing? Are they crossed? And...
High fitness may reduce harmful effects of high blood pressure
According to a new study, high levels of fitness can reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men with high blood pressure.
The...
Common sleep hormone may reduce self-harm, anxiety, depression
Depression and self-harm are serious issues that affect many young people. Depression is a mood disorder that can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and...
Older people suffering from depression age faster, study finds
Dementia is a syndrome that refers to a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily activities.
It is a progressive condition that affects memory,...
New exercise therapy may benefit people with common heart failure
According to a recent report from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, exercise therapy could be a safe and effective...
This waist number could predict death risk in heart failure
Heart failure is a chronic disease in which the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
It can occur...
Scientists find new drug against weight gain even on a high-fat, high-sugar diet
Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have discovered a new drug that could help people lose weight and...
Coffee, with sugar or not, may help you live longer
A recent study conducted by scientists at Jinan University has found that drinking both unsweetened and sugar-sweetened coffee is linked to a lower risk...
You can burn 70% more body fat if you exercise on an empty stomach
Obesity is a medical condition in which a person has an excess amount of body fat that can lead to negative health consequences. It...