Light multitasking exercise could help women sleep better
A new study from the University of Tsukuba in Japan has found that combining light physical movement with simple mental tasks—known as multitask exercise—can...
Why hitting a weight loss plateau doesn’t mean you’ve failed
New research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, shows that losing weight doesn’t have to be a straight, downward path to be successful.
In fact,...
Even wealthy Americans die sooner than Europeans, study finds
A new study has found that Americans, regardless of how rich they are, are more likely to die earlier than people in Europe with...
This new drug shows promise for treating obesity without diet or exercise
A recent study by scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally designed for other medical conditions may help treat severe...
Weight training can help protect aging brains from dementia, study finds
A new study from Brazil suggests that weight training can help protect the brain from dementia, especially in older adults already at risk.
Researchers at...
Intermittent fasting 4:3 may help you lose more weight than daily dieting
A new study has found that intermittent fasting using the 4:3 method may lead to slightly more weight loss than daily calorie counting.
The research,...
This diabetes drug shows strong weight loss
A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania has shown that the injectable drug semaglutide can help people lose a large amount of weight...
Shoes that can warn you of injuries? How wearable technology is transforming foot care
Your feet work hard every day supporting your body, absorbing impact and adapting to different surfaces. But they often get ignored until something goes...
AI study reveals the real reasons people exercise—and the best way to stick with...
A new study from Tel Aviv University has shed fresh light on why people work out and what actually helps them keep exercising—and it’s...
Marathon runner deaths from cardiac arrest cut in half, study finds
Running marathons is more popular than ever in the U.S., but a new study brings encouraging news: fewer runners are dying from cardiac arrest...