Sleep: here’s how much you really need for optimal cognition and wellbeing
Most of us struggle to think well after a poor night’s sleep – feeling foggy and failing to perform at our usual standard at...
Death risk in obesity has remained the highest of all diseases, study finds
The rates of all metabolic diseases have increased globally between 2000 and 2019.These diseases are linked to obesity, insulin resistance, glucose, and lipid metabolism, inflammation, and cytokines.
Using social media just 15 minutes less a day could boost your health
Researchers at Swansea University found that reducing social media use by just 15 minutes a day can have a significant positive impact on general...
Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a...
As people in the U.S. prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023, I find myself bracing for the...
Scientists find new factors affecting risks of type 2 diabetes and obesity
New research from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests that a combination of socioeconomic and genetic factors can increase the risk of developing obesity and type...
Older people who often socialize with others can live longer
According to a new study from Sichuan University West China Hospital and elsewhere, socializing with others can help older people live longer.
The study, which...
Trouble falling asleep at bedtime may be linked to dementia
New research has found that there is a link between sleep problems and the risk of developing dementia over a 10-year period.
The study, which...
Weight loss surgery can effectively treat type 2 diabetes
Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a type of surgical procedure that is designed to help people who are obese or...
People produce endocannabinoids – similar to compounds found in marijuana – that are critical...
Few people know that the human body naturally produces chemicals that are very similar to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, which comes from the Cannabis sativa plant.
Krill oil could boost muscle health in older people
Krill oil is similar to oceanic fish oil in that they are both rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for our health.