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A ‘vicious cycle’ between long daytime napping and Alzheimer’s disease

Daytime napping is common among older adults. The longitudinal relationship between daytime napping and cognitive aging, however, is unknown. In a study from Brigham and...

Heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes share this common cause

In a study from Uppsala University, scientists found that deep belly fat is a major risk factor for diabetes and heart disease. They found that...

Natural caffeine offers longer-lasting improvement on cognition and moods

In a study from Clarkson University, scientists found natural caffeine has a more consistent and lasting effect than synthetic caffeine when it comes to...

Artificial sweeteners linked to risks of weight gain, heart disease

In a study from the University of Manitoba, scientists found artificial sweeteners may be linked to long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity,...

When you eat the largest meal every day does not affect weight loss

In a study from the University of Aberdeen, scientists found whether a person eats their largest meal early or late in the day does...

Pilates: research shows how this low-impact workout can benefit your health

Pilates has seen a jump in popularity recently thanks to a spate of celebrity endorsements, including the Kardashians, model Hailey Bieber and actress Kate...

How physical activity can improve survival in colon cancer

In a study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, scientists found physical activity may be linked to improved outcomes for patients undergoing postoperative treatment for...

Good dental health help prevent cognitive decline, dementia

In a study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that poor periodontal health and tooth loss may increase the risk of both...

Two meds could treat sleep loss and insomnia effectively, study finds

In a recent study, scientists from Oxford University found two drugs, eszopiclone, and lemborexant—both not currently licensed for the treatment of insomnia in the...

Staying active could help prevent chronic pain in older people

In a study from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, scientists found that older adults with higher levels of physical activity have pain modulation patterns that...