A new way to reverse chronic inflammation and aging
Chronic inflammation, which results when old age, stress or environmental toxins keep the body’s immune system in overdrive, can contribute to a variety of...
Facebook posts may show who is at risk for alcoholism
Scientists from Stony Brook University found that the language people used in Facebook posts can identify those at risk for hazardous drinking habits and...
Sleep loss in midlife may predict cognitive problems in older age
Scientists from the University of Helsinki found that insomnia in midlife may manifest as cognitive problems in retirement age.
The research is published in the Journal...
Higher dose of this supplement could improve sleep in older people, Harvard finds
Scientists from Brigham and Women's Hospital found that 5 mg of melatonin increased total sleep time in healthy adults aged 55 and older.
The research...
New weight-loss method could reduce your desire to eat
Scientists from the University of California San Diego found a new weight-loss intervention that can target improving a person's response to internal hunger cues...
Weight loss surgery is the best option for people with diabetes
Scientists from Columbia University found bariatric surgery—either gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy—is recommended for people with type 2 diabetes and a body mass index...
Smelling sickness: Body odor may be sign of disease
Did anyone ever tell you that you smell bad? Funky breath or stinky underarms can happen to anyone, at any age.
Whether or not you’ve...
For people with weak bones, exercise regularly can boost bone health and cut falls...
Scientists from Loughborough University suggest that people with weakened bones (osteoporosis) shouldn't be afraid to exercise regularly.
The researchers suggest that the patients should be...
This ‘super gene’ shows promise for preventing obesity
Scientists from the University of Kentucky found the tumor-suppressing Par-4 "supergene" that has been shown to kill cancer cells could help prevent obesity.
The research...
Good sleep may improve symptoms in people with dementia
Scientists from the University of Surrey and elsewhere found that how well people with dementia sleep can affect their symptoms the following day.
Moreover, their...