How flossing and brushing may be good for your lungs
Did you ever think that a simple task like brushing your teeth could actually keep your lungs healthy—in addition to preventing cavities and gum...
Bump to the head? Be aware of any concerning symptoms
Head trauma can range from mild to severe, accounting for about one million visits to emergency departments in the United States each year.
The leading...
Daytime napping strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Daytime napping is common among older adults. The longitudinal link between daytime napping and cognitive aging, however, is unknown.
In a new study from Brigham...
Sleep aids aren’t safe for older adults, but 1 in 3 still take them
In the National Poll on Healthy Aging, researchers found that many people 65 and older take prescription sleep aids — even though guidelines warn against...
Even moderate light exposure during sleep can harm your heart, insulin health
Close the blinds, draw the curtains and turn off all the lights before bed.
In a new study from Northwestern Medicine, researchers found exposure to...
Exercise could protect your brain when you are older
In a new study from the University of Georgia, researchers found that physical activity could help protect your cognitive abilities as you age.
And it doesn't have...
Can breakfast help you lose weight?
In a study from Brigham Young University, researchers found eating breakfast does not have positive benefits to body weight.
In the study, the team aimed...
How to protect your sleep from insomnia over COVID-19 anxiety
At this point in the pandemic, it may not come as a surprise that the impacts of COVID-19 have included increases in mental health...
Scientists find new way to manage inflammation, obesity
In a new study from Trinity College Dublin, researchers found how specific immune cells can work together in fat to cause inflammation that leads...
5 tips to handle daylight saving time change
In the fall, the end of daylight saving time is often greeted with a warm welcome.
However, it can be a bit more challenging to...