Long naps in daytime may harm your heart rhythm
Taking naps during the day that are longer than 30 minutes can nearly double the risk of developing an irregular heartbeat.
Being fit can reduce harms of high blood pressure
There's a new study that shows how important it is to be fit and healthy, especially if you have high blood pressure.
High blood pressure...
Scientists find a cause of cognitive decline in older people
In a new study, a team of scientists at the Salk Institute and elsewhere were studying the aging brain.
They wanted to understand why some...
Intermittent fasting: if you’re struggling to lose weight, this might be why
Intermittent fasting is a way of losing weight that favours flexibility over calorie counting.
It restricts the time you are allowed to eat, which reduces...
Help others, help yourself? Why volunteering can be good for you
Marcia Trenholm doesn't need a scientific study to understand why volunteering is good for her.
Two days a week, the retired insurance company auditor gives...
Keto diet can help you lose weight and lower blood sugar in diabetes
Scientists from Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona have found that a short-term keto diet program can help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and...
Is intermittent fasting actually good for weight loss? Here’s what the evidence says
If you’re someone who’s thought about losing weight or has wanted to get healthier in the past few years, you’ve probably come across these...
Being fit may reduce death risk in high blood pressure
Maintaining high levels of fitness can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality in men with high blood pressure, according to a recent study.
The...
Can oily fish, cherries or milk help you sleep? Here’s what the evidence shows
Almost one in five British people report they don’t get enough sleep each night. The problem is so bad that in total the UK...
Pre-workout supplements: why five of the six most common ingredients probably aren’t helping you
When it comes to getting in shape, many people are willing to try any tricks they need to reach their goals faster. For many...