Healthy fun or health risk? The two sides of fear
The good news is that fear can persuade us to avoid dangerous situations or help us flee from an angry bear.
The bad news is...
High-fat diet may increase waistline and shrink brain
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also...
Common diabetes drug can lead to more effective weight loss
SGLT2 inhibitors are a class of prescription medicines that are FDA-approved for use with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type...
Moderate exercise or ‘activity snacks’ may help maintain muscle mass
Muscles help you move, lift things, pump blood through your body, and even help you breathe.
Increased muscle mass can lead to less body fat, a stronger...
Individual dietary choices can add – or take away – minutes, hours and years...
Vegetarian and vegan options have become standard fare in the American diet, from upscale restaurants to fast-food chains.
And many people know that the food...
Sleep is a new 8th measure of heart health
About 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep...
Exercise may slow down cognitive decline in Parkinson’s disease
For people with Parkinson's disease, problems with thinking and memory skills are among the most common nonmotor symptoms of the disease.
In a study from...
Lift heavy or smaller weights with high reps? It all depends on your goal
So you want to lift weights but aren’t sure where to start.
You scroll through your Instagram feed looking for guidance – but all you...
Feeling stressed? Stress relief might help your health
Winter holidays—do they fill you with joy or with worries about gift-giving and family gatherings?
Do summer vacations leave you relaxed or fretful over travel...
New guidelines for weight-loss surgery
Weight-loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is an operation that makes changes to the digestive system.
It is intended for people who have obesity and...