Obesity drugs and lifestyle change can bring long-lasting weight loss
Overweight and obese people maintained an average weight loss of 10.6% over 3 to 5 years with a program of lifestyle changes in combination with anti-obesity medications.
Exercise more effective than drugs to treat depression, anxiety
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counseling or the leading medications...
Common sleep problem linked to higher heart attack risk
In a study from Alexandria University in Egypt, scientists found people who suffer from insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack...
Whole grains may protect your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size
Scientists from Tufts University recently found that middle-aged and older people who ate at least three servings of whole grains every day had smaller...
A low-fat vegan diet may improve health in overweight and obese people
In a study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, scientists found that a vegan diet improves diet quality, leading to decreased weight and...
Getting good sleep could help you live longer, study finds
In a study from Beth Israel Deaconess, scientists found getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health—and maybe...
Obesity, being overweight more deadly than previously thought
In a study from the University of Colorado Boulder, scientists found excess weight or obesity boosts the risk of death by anywhere from 22%...
Happy mid-life relationships may protect people from chronic diseases
Satisfying relationships in midlife with partners, and friends are linked to a lower risk of multiple chronic diseases in older age.
Milk and dairy foods may protect you from chronic diseases
In a study from the University of Granada, scientists found that milk and dairy foods could help with many health benefits and prevent chronic...
Any regular physical activity at any age can benefit your brain health
Scientists found that any regular leisure-time physical activity at any age is linked to better brain function in later life.