Irregular sleep doubles heart failure risk
Getting good sleep is important for everyone, but for people recovering from heart failure, keeping a regular sleep schedule might be even more critical.
A...
Ocean air may help you live longer, but rivers might not
Living near the ocean might not just be good for your soul—it could actually help you live longer.
A new study from researchers at The...
Why active people still can gain weight
A new study from Duke University's Pontzer Lab reveals that rising obesity rates in developed countries are primarily due to increased calorie intake, not...
This popular weight loss drug can help prevent stroke
Three new studies have explored an exciting possibility: could medications like Ozempic, which are normally used to treat diabetes and obesity, also help reduce...
Best exercises to improve sleep and ease insomnia
A new study published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine finds that yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be among the best exercises to...
A new way to prevent aging and inflammation
Scientists at the University of Virginia have made an exciting discovery that could help people stay healthier as they age.
They found a major cause...
Scientists find why some people age better than others
It’s something we’ve all noticed: some people seem to grow old gracefully, while others face serious health problems much earlier in life.
One person may...
How common blood pressure drugs could affect your sleep
Getting enough sleep is very important for staying healthy. When we sleep well, our bodies can rest and recover.
Sleep also helps our brain work...
Why do some people age faster than others?
We’ve all seen it: Some people reach their 90s with their memory sharp and their bodies strong, while others face diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, or...
Why losing weight or cutting alcohol isn’t always best after illness strikes
The health advice that keeps you from getting sick might actually harm you once you're already ill.
This counterintuitive medical reality has a new name:...