Common sleep drugs may increase dementia risk, study finds
Sleep medications are drugs that are taken to help people fall asleep or stay asleep.
They are commonly used to treat insomnia, a sleep disorder...
Why we should abolish Daylight Saving Time
Springing forward doesn't just make for a sleepy Monday morning; it also affects your health and your safety.
That's why experts are calling for an...
Muscle memory is key to helping you get in shape again after time away...
Whether it’s riding a bike, playing the piano or hitting a hole in one, there are just some things you never forget how to...
Stress linked to worse cognitive impairment in older people
A new study conducted by researchers from Emory University suggests that there is a link between perceived stress and cognitive impairment.
The study involved 24,448...
Shift work linked to overeating and higher illness risks
Monash University has led research showing that shift workers who rotate shifts tend to eat more junk food, and fewer nutritious foods, and have...
Sleep: here’s how much you really need for optimal cognition and wellbeing
Most of us struggle to think well after a poor night’s sleep – feeling foggy and failing to perform at our usual standard at...
Death risk in obesity has remained the highest of all diseases, study finds
The rates of all metabolic diseases have increased globally between 2000 and 2019.These diseases are linked to obesity, insulin resistance, glucose, and lipid metabolism, inflammation, and cytokines.
Using social media just 15 minutes less a day could boost your health
Researchers at Swansea University found that reducing social media use by just 15 minutes a day can have a significant positive impact on general...
Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a...
As people in the U.S. prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12, 2023, I find myself bracing for the...
Scientists find new factors affecting risks of type 2 diabetes and obesity
New research from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests that a combination of socioeconomic and genetic factors can increase the risk of developing obesity and type...