Men sleep better than women, study finds
A recent study conducted in Canada has provided valuable insights into the sleep health of middle-aged and older adults, identifying key social determinants that...
How body weight change over time affects health in older people
A recent study conducted by researchers from SCHARR has delved into the relationship between changes in Body Mass Index (BMI) and health outcomes as...
Is anyone truly healthy?
A comprehensive long-term study examining population-level health data in the United States has unveiled shifting health trends and their evolving relationships with mortality risk...
How sleep loss harms your mental health
A significant genetic study has revealed that the genes you inherit can affect your sleep and your mental health.
This study helps us understand the...
Scientists find new way to improve gut health
In a significant advancement in probiotic research, scientists have pinpointed specific genes in the probiotic Bifidobacteria longum that play a crucial role in enhancing...
Metabolically healthy obesity: is it really healthy?
At the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Professor Matthias Blüher discussed the concept of "metabolically healthy obesity"...
Why warming-up can boost your muscle performance
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, warming up muscles before a workout is a familiar routine. However, the scientific explanation for why this is beneficial...
Walking 8,000 steps for better health
The popular belief that walking 10,000 steps a day boosts health originated in Japan in the 1960s without any scientific backing.
However, researchers from the...
How virtual reality can boost men’s health
Researchers from University College Cork have made a groundbreaking discovery: virtual reality (VR) gaming can significantly boost men's understanding of testicular diseases and encourage...
Hearing loss may strongly affect body weight in older people
A new study from the University of Oulu in Finland offers fresh insights into the health implications of environmental noise.
Long-term exposure to noise, particularly...