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Weight loss surgery may put your marriage in trouble

Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh found that people who have weight loss surgery often see improvements in type 2 diabetes and other diseases. But...

Getting more exercise than guidelines suggest may further lower your death risk

Scientists from Harvard found that doubling to quadrupling the minimum amount of weekly physical activity recommended for U.S. adults may substantially lower the risk...

Frequent naps linked to high blood pressure

Scientists from Central South University found that napping on a regular basis is associated with higher risks for high blood pressure and stroke. The research...

Self-reflection may improve cognition and brain health in older people

Scientists from University College London found that self-reflection is positively associated with cognition late in life as well as glucose metabolism, a marker of...

Too much or too little sleep may increase fall risk in women

Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh found both short and long sleep duration and poor sleep quality are associated with increased odds of recurrent...

Short sleep duration may increase your risk of metabolic syndrome

Scientists from The Ohio State University found that a short sleep duration (less than seven hours) is associated with an increased likelihood of metabolic...

In a hotter world, air conditioning isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifesaver

As extreme heatwaves ravage the United States, Europe and Africa, killing thousands, scientists warn that the worst is still to come. With countries continuing to...

This sleep problem could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes

Scientists from the University of Bristol found that people who have difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep had higher blood sugar levels than...

Healthy sleep habits help lower risk of heart failure

Scientists from Tulane University found that people with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42% lower risk of heart failure regardless of other risk...

This diet could improve weight loss, gut health

Scientists from the University of Copenhagen found eating a low-gluten, high-fiber diet changes bacteria in the gut, decreases discomfort such as bloating, and is...