Waist-to-hip ratio better predicts early death than BMI, study finds
In a study from University College Cork, scientists found waist-to-hip ratio is a stronger predictor of early death than BMI and should be considered...
Soleus pushup can boost blood sugar and fat burning while sitting
In a study from the University of Houston, scientists found the soleus muscle in the calf, though only 1% of your body weight, can...
Nightmares are a good predictor of future dementia – new study
We spend a third of our lives asleep. And a quarter of our time asleep is spent dreaming. So, for the average person alive...
How does what we eat affect our health span and longevity?
How does what we eat affect how we age?
In a study from Columbia University, scientists found the answer to this relatively concise question is...
This protein in liver could prevent stiff arteries in obesity and diabetes
In a study from the University of Missouri, scientists found the importance of the protein adropin in preventing stiffness in the arteries of people...
Why muscles in arms and legs are so important for older people
In a recent study, researchers found that low muscle mass in arms and legs can heighten mortality risk after 65.
They found evaluating body composition,...
Limit protein in diet could fight obesity, diabetes effectively
In a study from Brazil and Denmark, scientists found cutting protein intake can help control metabolic syndrome and some of its main symptoms, such...
Where you live could increase your longevity
In a study from Syracuse University, scientists found Americans who live in so-called blue states tend to live longer than those in red states,...
Exercise could improve kidney function in obesity, study finds
In a study from the Universidad de Granada in Spain, scientists found aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of diabetes-related kidney disease in some...
Scientists find new way to control obesity
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Georgia found that alternating between high fat and a more nutritionally balanced diet at regular...