Are weighted vests really worth the hype? Experts urge caution
Weighted vests are popping up everywhere—from neighborhood sidewalks to social media fitness trends.
Many middle-aged women, especially those going through perimenopause or menopause, are being...
Scientists discover why ice is really slippery
For generations, students have been taught that we slip on ice because pressure and friction cause it to melt beneath our feet.
The idea was...
Unexpected weight loss in midlife may signal dementia risk
Dementia is a serious global health problem. Right now, about 50 million people have dementia, and that number is expected to rise to over...
How exercise can help prevent aging
A new research perspective published in Aging by Takuji Kawamura from Tohoku University highlights the role of exercise in influencing and potentially reversing epigenetic...
Your breakfast time may predict how long you will live
As we grow older, our eating habits change—not just what we eat, but also when we eat.
A new study from Mass General Brigham and...
Sleep drugs may raise dementia risk, especially in older people
Many people have trouble falling or staying asleep. This is known as insomnia.
To help with sleep, some people use medications that can be bought...
Common sleeping pills may harm sleep quality in older adults, study finds
Many older adults struggle with insomnia, and for decades doctors have often prescribed benzodiazepines and related drugs to help them sleep.
These medications are cheap,...
Tufts scientists develop next-gen weight loss drug targeting four hormones
More than 15 million adults in the U.S.—about 4.5% of the population—are using popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
While effective for many,...
Losing weight, not cutting protein, is key for people with type 2 diabetes
People with Type 2 diabetes often wonder what kind of diet is best for their health.
A new study from the University of Alabama at...
Tiny green tea beads could trap fat and melt away pounds without side effects
Losing weight is important for many people who want to avoid serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes.
But most weight-loss options, like surgery...