How widely used blood pressure medications can affect your sleep
Sleep is essential for good health, yet many adults, particularly in the United States, struggle to get enough rest.
With nearly one-third of adults facing...
New device can help prevent falls in older adults
As we grow older, staying balanced and maintaining good posture becomes harder. This happens because our muscles weaken, our vision changes, and our bodies...
The surprising truth about life expectancy: Why we’re not living as long as expected
Over the 19th and 20th centuries, life expectancy increased dramatically due to better diets, medical breakthroughs, and improved living conditions.
However, in the last 30...
Anti-obesity drugs cost more than surgery in the long run, study finds
A new analysis reveals that the cost of popular anti-obesity medications like liraglutide (Saxenda) and semaglutide (Wegovy) can exceed the cost of weight-loss surgery...
Who can get weight loss drugs covered by Medicare?
Millions of older Americans who are dealing with obesity could soon get help from Medicare to cover the high costs of weight loss medication,...
Reducing sitting time by 40 min daily may reduce back pain effectively
A new study from the University of Turku in Finland has found that reducing daily sitting time can prevent back pain from worsening over...
Research finds surprising link between vitamin C and obesity
A recent study by the University of Otago, Christchurch, has uncovered a critical connection between low levels of vitamin C and higher body weight,...
Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here’s what the science says
Coffee is well recognised as having a positive impact on long-term health.
Drinking the equivalent of three to four cups of instant coffee a day...
Stopping middle-age spread: maintain a healthy weight as you age
If you’re an adult in the U.S., you can expect to gain 10 to 25 pounds between your 20s and your 40s. Starting between...
How to reduce the risk of falls in older people
Falls are a serious concern for older people. They can lead to injuries that not only affect physical health but also reduce independence and...