How being overweight affects our joints: a simplified look
Do you know how people say that being overweight can lead to health problems?
Well, new research shows that being overweight can make a condition...
Obesity leads to long-lasting changes in brain responses to nutrients, even after weight loss
Researchers from Amsterdam UMC and Yale University have discovered that obesity leads to persistent changes in brain responses to nutrients, which are not restored...
Four ways touch can boost your health and wellbeing
Most of us know how good it feels to receive a hug from a loved one or hold hands with a partner.
But what many...
Too many missed chances: a tale of obesity and overweight in America
Obesity and overweight are two health problems that are getting more common in America.
They can cause other serious illnesses, like high blood pressure, diabetes,...
Timing is everything: when you eat can impact your weight
Nearly 42% of adults in the U.S. are obese, a condition that can lead to serious health problems like diabetes and cancer.
Most of us...
Light exercise can speed up concussion recovery
In a new study conducted at the University of Michigan, researchers found that people who engaged in light exercise within 48 hours after experiencing...
Hey, dads: You play a big and important role in your kids’ health
Dads get plenty of attention on Father's Day, but they've sometimes been overlooked in research about how they affect their children's health.
But from the...
Heavy drinking linked to lower muscle mass – here’s what you need to know
Heavy drinking has long been associated with various health problems, including cirrhosis of the liver, cancer and heart disease.
But our latest study has found...
High blood pressure during exercise is a serious warning
Higher blood pressure during physical exertion and slower recovery of blood pressure after exercise may indicate a greater risk of hypertension.
Researchers discover a new drug for sleep apnea
Researchers from Flinders University in Australia found that a drug used for treating depression might help people with sleep apnea.