Poor sleep may increase brain aging and dementia risk
People who don’t sleep well may have brains that look older than they really are, according to a large brain imaging study from Karolinska...
Leg movements during sleep may show higher diabetes risk
Poor sleep is not just about feeling tired the next day. It can also affect your long-term health.
A new study published in the journal...
Popular weight loss diet may protect your brain energy
Could eating more fat and fewer carbs help protect your brain as you age? New research from the University of Missouri suggests it just...
Why green tea can help you lose weight effectively
Green tea has long been known as a healthy drink with antioxidant and healing properties.
Many people believe it can help with weight loss, and...
Weight-loss and diabetes drug may raise risk of blinding eye disease
A new study from researchers in Canada has raised a warning: a popular drug used for diabetes and weight loss may more than double...
How air pollution drives obesity and diabetes
Air pollution is already known to be bad for our lungs and heart, but now scientists have found it may also hurt our metabolism.
A...
Just 4,000 steps a day effectively lowers death risk
Here’s some great news for anyone who dreads intense workouts or long runs: you don’t have to be a gym enthusiast to enjoy better...
New pill could fight type 2 diabetes and obesity without common side effects
A team of scientists in Sweden has found a new drug that may help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
This drug could lower...
New diabetes drug effectively lower blood sugar and promotes weight loss
Type 2 diabetes is a common health problem that happens when the body can’t use insulin properly. Insulin helps move sugar from the blood...
Exercise may help breast cancer survivors control weight
Exercise is known for building strength and improving heart health.
But new research from UBC Okanagan shows it may also help breast cancer survivors control...