Age 40 is when busy Americans sleep least
Scientists from Medical College of Georgia found age 40 is when busy Americans get the least sleep.
They found a U-shaped pattern across people’s lives,...
Longer sitting time linked to higher heart disease risk, new study finds
Scientists from Simon Fraser University and elsewhere found that people who sat for six to eight hours a day had a 12–13 percent increased...
Lager beer could boost men’s gut health
Like wine, beer can have health benefits when consumed in moderation. Non-alcoholic beers have become wildly popular recently, but are these drinks also healthful?
Scientists...
Your lifestyle plays big roles in risks of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from Vanderbilt University found that lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep play an important role in reducing the risk of developing...
Vegan can reduce weight and cholesterol better than Mediterranean diet
Scientists from the Physicians Committee found that a vegan diet is more effective for weight loss than a Mediterranean diet.
They found that a low-fat...
Stress can accelerate immune aging, study finds
Scientists from USC found that stress—in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors and discrimination—accelerates aging of the immune system.
This can potentially...
People can ‘right size’ portions of high-calorie foods when eating
Scientists from the University of Bristol found that humans moderate the size of energy-rich meals they eat, suggesting people are smarter eaters than previously...
Your aging eyes: How you see as time goes by
You may barely notice the changes at first. Maybe you’ve found yourself reaching more often for your glasses to see up close.
You might have...
Obesity may increase your dementia risk 15 years later
Scientists from UCL found that obesity is linked to a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later.
They found that people who are...
Vegan diet rich in this food may help you lose weight
Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found a vegan diet improves diet quality, leading to decreased weight and improved insulin sensitivity.
Decreased weight...