New year, healthier you? Here’s how to gradually improve your eating patterns
Losing weight is a popular New Year's resolution. But people often fail to keep this commitment or quickly gain back the pounds.
Instead of jumping...
Gardening work may help lower cancer risk, boost mental health
In a study from CU Boulder, scientists found that gardening work may help lower cancer risk, and boost mental health.
They found that those who...
Lifestyle habit changes may reduce colon cancer risk
In a study from the Cancer Registry of Norway, scientists found lifestyle habit changes are associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) risk.
They examined changes in lifestyle...
Want a short-term New Year’s resolution you may be able to keep? Try Dry...
For many people, New Year's resolutions fall flat on their face by the first of February. But what if your "New Year, New You"...
Traveling farther away from home may boost your health
In a study from University College London, scientists found that traveling farther away from home may boost your health.
Five ways to avoid pain and injury when starting a new exercise regime
Exercise doesn’t necessarily have to lead to pain or injuries. Here are some simple things you can do to avoid these when starting out.
How to build and boost your immune system
You’re not born with a fully equipped immune system. Fetuses can produce some immune protection.
Insomnia could cause lower back pain and vice versa
In a study from Zhejiang University and elsewhere, scientists found insomnia could cause lower back pain and vice versa.
Throughout the course of their life,...
Obesity linked to higher risk of deadly prostate cancer
In a study from the University of Oxford, scientists found a link between body fat (adiposity) and the risk of fatal prostate cancer.
Powerlifting is an effective exercise for chronic low back pain
Scientists found that powerlifting is just as effective as bodyweight exercise for chronic low back pain.