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People with type 2 diabetes respond differently to exercise

Regular exercise helps prevent and delay the development of type 2 diabetes and its complications. In a study from Karolinska Institutet, scientists found that activation...

These six exercises could prevent weight gain despite ‘obesity genes’

Researchers found that six common exercises can help prevent weight gain even in people with obesity genes. The six exercises include jogging, mountain climbing, walking,...

Overweight, not high blood sugar, linked to higher risk of COVID-19, long COVID

In a study from University College London, scientists found that high body mass index (BMI), rather than high blood sugar levels, are associated with...

Hard physical work linked to 55% higher dementia risk

In a study from the University of Copenhagen, scientists found that people doing hard physical work have a 55% higher risk of developing dementia...

Whole-grain foods may help increase longevity

In a recent review study, scientists found strong evidence that whole grains can help people live longer lives. Whole-grain foods have been touted as a...

Myth busting: No more 8 glasses of water a day

One of the most common reasons a woman comes to the urogynecology practice is urinary frequency — going to the bathroom more than what she considers...

Sleep apnea linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study confirms

In a recent study from RMIT University, scientists confirmed long-suspected links between sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s disease, finding identical signs of brain damage in...

Oat and rye may lower liver inflammation and weight gain

In a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland and elsewhere, scientists found that eating dietary fiber from oat and rye brans could...

Flu could come raging back

With COVID-19 dominating the headlines and everyone's lives for the past two years, the flu may seem like an afterthought. However, this upcoming flu season...

Walking pace as important as 10,000 steps for health

In two studies from the University of Sydney and elsewhere, scientists found that lowered risk of dementia, heart disease, cancer and death are linked...