Why you can’t judge health by weight alone
How much does your weight really say about your health? Probably less than you think.
You could eat your five-a-day, hit the gym regularly, have...
Five pieces of sleep advice that could be making your insomnia worse
We all know how much better we feel after a good night's sleep.
Science backs this up: high-quality sleep boosts cardiovascular health, immune function, brain...
Weight change in older people may contribute to faster memory and thinking decline
A new study from Penn State University has found that adults over the age of 65 who lose weight or have weight that goes...
Alzheimer’s drug can lead to weight loss without diet or exercise
A surprising new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally created to treat brain conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia...
These foods are the key to feeling better every day
A new study has found that young adults who sleep well, eat more fruits and vegetables, and stay active feel better mentally and emotionally.
The...
Higher dose of this drug shows greater weight loss in overweight people
A new study has found that taking a higher dose of the weight-loss drug semaglutide can lead to much greater weight loss and health...
Why skipping or delaying breakfast may be risky for older people
As people get older, their eating habits often change—not just in what they eat, but also in when they eat.
While we’ve long known that...
Cannabis-based medicine may treat long-term sleep loss
A new study from the UK has found that people who have trouble sleeping may benefit from medical cannabis.
The research, published in the journal...
Japanese samurai practice may boost leg strength in older people
As we age, our muscles naturally become weaker, especially in the lower body.
This loss of strength can make it harder to do everyday activities...
Why half of adults quit popular weight-loss drug within a year
The new class of anti-obesity drugs, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), is proving remarkably effective at helping individuals lose weight.
However, a new population-wide study...