Popular weight loss diet may raise risks of cancer, heart disease
A recent study reviewed the ketogenic (keto) diet and found it may have serious risks, especially for certain groups of people.
Researchers warn that this...
How getting active can boost lifespan by up to 11 years
If Americans over 40 moved as much as the most active 25% of the population, they could live five years longer on average, according...
Extra 46 minutes sleep can boost gratitude, resilience, and well-being
Getting enough sleep is known to be essential for good health, but new research from Baylor University shows just how powerful even small increases...
Obesity crisis: Over 260 million Americans could be affected by 2050
The United States is facing an alarming obesity crisis, with experts predicting that nearly 260 million Americans will be overweight or obese by 2050.
Over...
Deaths from obesity-linked heart disease tripled over two decades
A recent study has revealed that the number of deaths from heart disease linked to obesity has nearly tripled between 1999 and 2020.
This research,...
New drug could help with weight loss and prevent liver disease
Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio have developed a promising new drug that could aid in weight loss...
10-minute light exercise after 1-hour sitting can lower blood pressure
A new study reveals that spending too much time sitting still during childhood and adolescence can raise blood pressure as young people grow into...
Why fitness matters more than weight for good health
As obesity rates rise in the United States, many people are turning to weight-loss methods, including new drugs, to shed pounds.
However, researchers at the...
260 million people in the U.S. may be overweight or obese by 2050
Over the past three decades, obesity rates in the United States have risen at an alarming pace. Since 1990, the prevalence of obesity has...
Freezing for better sleep? How intense cold could improve sleep quality and mood
Recent research suggests that exposing the body to intense cold—known as cryostimulation—could help improve sleep quality and mood.
Scientists from Université de Montreal and Université...