Can popular sleep drugs increase your dementia risk?
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that older adults who often use sleep medications might have a higher...
Whole foods help you eat more but consume fewer calories
A new study led by researchers at the University of Bristol, with help from top U.S. nutrition experts, has found that people who eat...
Mixing exercise types may increase your longevity most
Staying physically active is important for good health, but a new study published in BMJ Medicine suggests that doing a mix of different types...
Surgery beats drugs for type 2 diabetes and weight loss
A new study shows that for adults with type 2 diabetes, surgery is more effective than medication and lifestyle changes for reducing blood sugar...
A surprising drug may help people lose weight more easily
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug first designed for treating brain diseases and other illnesses might also help...
Weight loss drugs make it harder to get the nutrients you need – here’s...
Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro work primarily by reducing hunger. They mimic a hormone the body already produces called glucagon-like peptide-1...
Why a short afternoon nap might boost your brain function
Taking a short nap in the afternoon might do more for your brain than you think.
A new study from researchers in Germany and Switzerland...
Obesity and high blood pressure can directly cause dementia
A new study has found that obesity and high blood pressure are not just risk factors but direct causes of dementia.
The research, published in...
GLP-1 medications: how they help with obesity, diabetes, and heart health
GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 medications are becoming more popular as effective treatments for people with obesity or type 2 diabetes.
These medications not only help...
These small daily changes could add years to your life
Two recent studies have shown that even small changes in daily habits—like moving a bit more, sitting a bit less, sleeping better, and eating...