Obesity with poor muscle mass may increase dementia risk
Obesity, an increasingly prevalent lifestyle disease, often occurs along with poor muscle mass.
This condition, called sarcopenic obesity, is evaluated based on the patients' body...
Lower BMI means lower diabetes risk, even in lean people
Body mass index (BMI) is an internationally recognized standard to classify the body weight of adults. Although BMI is not a perfect measure, it...
A common diabetes drug may lead to better weight loss
Weight loss is an important quality for diabetic medications as being overweight is a common characteristic of the disease and can eventually lead to...
How to maintain muscle after middle age
While it’s almost unnoticeable, to begin with, nearly every cell, organ, and biological process get a little bit worse every year we’re alive starting...
A little weight gain may increase risk of knee pain
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions the joints wears away over time, allowing the ends of bones to rub against each other, causing pain,...
Why can’t I sleep? The benefits of good sleep hygiene
Good sleep and circadian health are interdependent and can impact our physical and mental well-being.
But, around 62% of adults worldwide say they don't sleep...
Shorter sleep linked to higher risk of many chronic diseases
A third of US adults report that they usually get less than the recommended amount of sleep.
Not getting enough sleep is linked to many...
Top five things you can do when sitting all day hurts
Among codependent relationships, few cause as much damage as the connection between American posteriors and the chairs on which they sit.
And few couples are...
What you should know about the flu season ahead
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that this year's flu season could be especially rough.
But in Chicago and many parts of...
Thinking about bariatric surgery for weight loss? Here’s what to consider
Bariatric surgery is weight-loss surgery to treat obesity or reduce weight-related health complications. These surgeries alter the structure of the digestive tract, which helps...