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New wearable device improves balance and prevents falls in older adults

As people age, maintaining balance and posture becomes increasingly challenging. This is due to various factors, including muscle weakness and changes in vision and sensory...

Rotating shift work linked to unhealthy eating habits

Recent research led by Monash University and published in Advances in Nutrition has found a significant correlation between rotating shift work and poor dietary...

Dental fear needs to be treated early, study shows

Dental fear is a common issue that affects many individuals, with about half of adults reporting some level of fear and one in ten...

Benefits of running in the cold outweigh warm weather running, says expert

Some year-round runners dread plunging temperatures, but according to recent research, the benefits of running in the cold weather outweigh warm weather running—and could...

Late sleepers have higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

Are you a night owl who loves staying up late and sleeping in? New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests this habit, known...

Exercise is a key to combat obesity-induced cognitive decline

Obesity, a prevalent health concern worldwide, is not only a major risk factor for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases but also for neurodegenerative conditions, including...

Soccer heading linked to brain changes and cognitive decline

New research presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) highlights a concerning link between soccer heading and measurable...

Can imperfect diet tracking harm your weight loss?

A study conducted by researchers from UConn, the University of Florida, and the University of Pennsylvania, and published in Obesity, provides new insights into...

How to boost brain health while sitting

We all know that sitting too much isn't good for our health. Many of us spend our days at desks or evenings watching TV,...

It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout. How to take care of yourself...

It’s getting towards the time of the year when you might feel more overwhelmed than usual. There are work projects to finish and perhaps exams...