Moderate strength training 2-3 times a week could lower blood pressure
A new study from Brazil has shown that strength training with moderate to vigorous intensity two or three times a week is an effective...
Cold is good for healthy aging, study finds
Cold temperatures activate a cellular cleansing mechanism that breaks down harmful protein aggregations linked to diseases associated with aging.
Widely used sleep meds may increase dementia risk
In a study from the University of California San Francisco, scientists found that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia for people who are...
You cannot get any health benefit from alcohol, study finds
Scientists have been studying how alcohol affects our health for many years.
A recent study found that drinking low or moderate amounts of alcohol each...
Can exercise boost your brain health?
It's widely believed that exercising can help keep the brain healthy and functioning properly. However, a recent review of studies at the University of...
Why learning to surf can be great for your mental health, according to a...
Nothing clears the mind like going for a surf. With the escapism and simplicity of riding waves, it’s no secret that surfing feels good.
Now...
How much weight you can lose without hurting yourself
Obesity is a complex medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that can impair health.
It is considered a major public health problem worldwide...
Scientists find a major cause of weakness in older adults
Aging is often accompanied by a decline in physical abilities, including muscle strength.
A recent study from Ohio University has suggested that this weakness may...
Nutrients, not willpower, may be the key to weight loss
A new study has revealed that people who want to lose weight and keep it off need to pay attention to their behavior and...
How a night of poor sleep can affect your next day at work –...
Think back to a night when you slept poorly. How productive were you the next day at work?
Did you struggle to get started? Did...