Study of 78,000 patients shows who benefits most from holiday rehab
A large new study suggests that providing rehabilitation therapy on weekends and public holidays after hip fracture surgery can significantly improve recovery for some...
Smart “balance shoe” could help older adults avoid dangerous falls
An engineer has invented a high-tech shoe designed to help older people stay steady on their feet after seeing his 89-year-old mentor nearly lose...
Plant-based eating may reverse obesity-related diseases
Scientists from SLUHN Family Medicine Residency–Warren and other institutions have found that plant-based diets may play a major role in preventing obesity and related...
After ‘code brown,’ how long before the pool is safe again?
There's little worse as a pool lifeguard than hearing the words "code brown" come through your radio. For swimmers on a hot day, there's...
Why muscle strength matters for women over 60
Staying active as you age is important, but a new study suggests that building muscle strength may be just as crucial as getting enough...
Can one avocado a day reduce belly fat? Study says no
Scientists from Tufts University and other institutions have found that eating one avocado per day does not significantly reduce belly fat.
Abdominal obesity refers to...
Weight-loss drug ‘support supplements’: Do they address nutrient deficiencies, or are they just another...
Weight-loss injections have rapidly moved from specialist clinics to social media feeds and high-street pharmacies.
Known as GLP-1 medications, they were originally developed to support...
Runners, flat shoes or barefoot—what should I wear to lift weights
If you go to the gym often, you might have been told you shouldn't lift weights in runners. The common belief is it is...
Intermittent fasting may not deliver the weight loss many expect, review finds
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular weight-loss trends in recent years, promoted widely on social media and by lifestyle influencers.
But a...
Do diet drinks really help you lose weight?
Diet drinks are a popular choice for people hoping to maintain their weight or shed a few extra pounds.
Marketed as low- or zero-calorie alternatives...