Short sleep at night linked to doubled risk of dangerous artery disease
A new study at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden found that sleeping for less than five hours a night can increase the risk...
Statin drugs may reduce heart disease in people with common sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep.
It occurs when the muscles at the back of the throat...
What happens when you meditate
The benefits of meditation have long been touted: relief from stress and anxiety, and an increased ability to focus.
Stanford looks at how meditation prompts our body...
What is volumetric diet and why is it one of the best diets in...
Each year, the Volumetrics plan is recommended when people look to U.S. News & World Report rankings for advice on diets to improve their...
These healthy habits might also lead to a happier life
Is the secret to happiness a warm puppy? A good marriage? A rewarding career? Or something else entirely?
Happiness means different things to different people,...
Marijuana use may make high blood pressure more deadly
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a medical condition where the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently...
What happens when we sleep, and why we need just the right amount each...
Research shows adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for optimal health, and children need more.
But what's happening during those hours...
Bariatric endoscopy for weight loss: What is it and how does it work?
Over 40% of adults in the United States live with obesity and weight-related health conditions.
However, many individuals are unaware of endoscopic bariatric and metabolic...
Stroke linked to sleep problems, study finds
A new study from the University of Ottawa has examined the prevalence of sleep disturbances in Canadian adults, examining their potential associations with stroke,...
Plant-based diet could help you lose weight, have better insulin function
In a study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, scientists found a plant-based diet could help overweight people lose weight and reduce insulin...