The bad effects of smoking, drinking and lack of exercise are felt by mid-30s
A new study has found that unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking too much alcohol, and not getting enough exercise can already start harming mental...
Yoga just as effective as strength training for knee osteoarthritis, study finds
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint condition that causes pain and limits movement, especially in the knees. It affects more than 595 million people...
Economic shifts over 50 years have hurt the health and lifespans of less-educated Americans,...
New research from the University of Michigan shows that major economic changes over the past 50 years have had serious impacts on the health...
This drug can effectively boost fat burning and reduce appetite
Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center have found new clues about how the drug tirzepatide, also known by the brand name Zepbound, helps...
Why obesity can make kidney disease worse
Researchers from the University of Kentucky have taken a closer look at the relationship between obesity and kidney disease and found that it is...
Exercise may help slow memory loss in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s
New research from the University of California San Diego and Wake Forest University shows that both low and moderate-high intensity exercise can help protect...
Scientists find a big hidden cause of obesity
Obesity has become a major global problem. Since 1975, the number of overweight people around the world has almost tripled, according to the World...
Common sleep drugs may raise dementia risk, study shows
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that taking sleep medications could raise the risk of developing dementia, especially...
Exercise could protect the brain, even when energy supplies are low
We all know that exercise is good for our bodies, but new research from the University of Missouri shows that it may be just...
Build muscle strength if you want to live longer and healthier
Building and maintaining muscle strength is one of the most important factors to living a long and healthy life, according to Northeastern University experts.
"Muscle...