Body fat percentage vs. BMI: Which is important?
The start of a new year for many means the start of a new health and fitness journey.
Claire Edgemon, senior registered dietitian at Baylor...
Gut plays a big role in your health after weight loss surgery
Researchers at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with partner hospitals, are unveiling groundbreaking insights into how gut microbiota changes following bariatric surgery can...
Living near nature linked to better mental and physical health in older people
A study from Washington State University has uncovered a meaningful connection between the presence of green and blue spaces in urban areas and the...
Weight loss: why listening to your circadian rhythm may be important
When it comes to losing weight, many people want to know what the best diet is. But increasing research shows that when you eat...
Scientists make a big breakthrough in diabetes and obesity treatment
A recent discovery in medical research has brought new hope for people dealing with diabetes and obesity. This discovery involves a kind of medicine...
Scientists find the key to healthier aging
As people get older and gain extra weight, their body's cells start to experience a kind of stress. This stress is due to too...
Cardio for life: the benefits of regular aerobic exercise
The British Journal of Sports Medicine has recently published U.S. research underscoring the significant benefits of regular aerobic exercise, popularly known as "cardio."
The study...
This exercise program helps older people stay healthy and strong
For nearly two decades, Stephen Ball, a professor at the University of Missouri College of Health Sciences, has been committed to a significant mission:...
Scientists find a better way to treat sleep apnea
The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine recently published a study that brings new hope in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea...
Dry January strategies and benefits you might not have considered
Taking a break from drinking alcohol even for just one month can lead to surprising and significant improvements in both physical and mental health,...