What is gut health and how can we support it?
So what is gut health and how can we support it?
Metabolic health may play a big role in obesity-related cancers
In a study from Lund University, scientists tracked nearly 800,000 people from Sweden, Norway, and Austria to see if their BMI and metabolic health—that...
People with ‘healthy obesity’ still have higher risks of diseases
In a study from the University of Glasgow and elsewhere, scientists found that having a normal metabolic profile does not mean that a person...
Common sleep supplement may help boost memory function
Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University recently have found that melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the brain...
Can beetroot really improve athletic performance?
Beetroot is gaining popularity as a performance-enhancer for athletes and those wanting to gain a competitive advantage in running and cycling.
Some people juice beetroot,...
Protecting your skin with these moisturizing tips
Between freezing temperatures, dry heat and blustery winds, winter seems designed to soak the moisture out of skin.
The good news is there are moisturizers...
Many kinds of exercise can help you live longer, study finds
Getting enough physical activity is vital for your health at any age.
Guidelines recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes (or two and a...
How sleep loss can affect your cognitive ability
Anyone who has ever had a night of poor sleep or no sleep at all knows how much the lack of sleep can affect...
Five reasons physical activity is important for cancer patients
You might know that physical activity can help lower your risk of getting many common types of cancer.
But what many of us don’t realise...
People with ‘healthy obesity’ have higher risk of chronic kidney disease
In a study from Koc University, scientists found metabolically healthy overweight and obese individuals may have an increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD).
CKD...