Does coffee burn more fat during exercise? What the evidence tells us
Coffee, green tea and other caffeinated drinks are a popular way to start the morning. Not only does it give many people a much-needed...
Poor sleep linked to years of poor heart health
A recent study by researchers at the University of Sydney and elsewhere has found that poor sleep can lead to an increased risk of...
‘Brown fat’ may hold key to metabolic problems in older people
In a new study, researchers at Cornell University found a new way to prevent age-related weight gain.
This could help people avoid obesity, type 2...
Scientists find new way to prevent and treat obesity
Bariatric surgery, a type of weight loss surgery, can help people lose weight and improve their metabolic health by reducing their appetite.
But scientists didn't...
People with muscle pain from statins can do moderate exercises
Statin medication is a type of drug that is commonly prescribed to people with high cholesterol. These drugs are very effective at lowering cholesterol...
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...