Why stress is linked to metabolic syndrome
A recent study, published in Brain, Behavior, & Immunity—Health, has shed new light on the complex interplay between stress, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome.
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The pros, cons and unknowns of popular weight-loss drugs
Nearly 42% of American adults were categorized as obese from 2017 to 2020, up from roughly 30% in 2000, according to the Centers for...
Obesity is linked to blood cancer precursor
New research published in Blood Advances reveals a significant connection between obesity and the risk of developing monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a...
Slow-to-moderate weight loss may lower death risk in people with osteoarthritis
New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that individuals who are overweight or obese and also suffer from knee or hip osteoarthritis may...
Waist circumference can predict infertility in women
A study published in PLOS ONE by Jierong Ke and colleagues from Huizhou Central People's Hospital in China highlights the significance of waist circumference...
This water exercise could benefit people with chronic health problems
Aquatic High-Intensity Interval Training (AHIIT), a form of exercise performed in water, has shown promising results similar to land-based HIIT (LBHIIT).
According to a study...
This eating disorder is linked to early rising and sleep loss
Recent research has uncovered an interesting connection between the eating disorder anorexia nervosa and sleep patterns.
Unlike many psychiatric disorders which tend to be linked...
How obesity, high blood pressure and lipid imbalance trigger heart disease
Understanding our heart’s health is like deciphering a puzzle, where various pieces come together to reveal the larger picture of our overall well-being.
A recently...
Centenarian blood tests give hints of the secrets to longevity
Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. Indeed, they are the fastest-growing demographic group of the world’s population, with numbers roughly doubling every ten...
Scientists find new way to treat common bone disease
Researchers at the Van Andel Institute have identified a significant factor contributing to low bone density, a discovery that holds the potential for enhanced...