Strength and weight training may help control type 2 diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and approximately 90-95% of...
Lower exercise capacity may be another Long COVID symptom
In a study from UC San Francisco, scientists found another long-term effect of COVID-19, identified months after infection: reduced exercise capacity.
They identified 38 previous...
Counting steps could help cut risk of chronic diseases
An activity tracker, also known as a fitness tracker, is a device or application for monitoring and tracking fitness-related metrics such as distance walking...
Smoking, diabetes and obesity – not pre-existing heart disease – bigger risk of COVID-19...
In a study from Michigan Medicine, scientists found that risk factors for heart disease, such as age, smoking and diabetes – not pre-existing heart...
Late night eating may cause greater weight gain – new research points to why
It’s long been popular advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid late-night snacking.
It’s no wonder, with a host of research showing that...
Restricted intermittent diet may help you lose weight effectively
In a recent study from the Queensland University of Technology, researchers found that a restricted intermittent diet can provide better weight loss results and...
Adding nuts to your diet may prevent weight gain, obesity
Nuts are rich in healthy unsaturated fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but they are calorie-dense, so often not thought of as good for weight...
Common slow exercise may help control high blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Connecticut shows that yoga practice that focuses on mental relaxation and breathing techniques could help people control...
Widely used high blood pressure drugs may increase sleep loss
Sleeping is a basic human need, like eating, drinking, and breathing. Like these other needs, sleeping is vital for good health and well-being throughout...
Exercise can change body fat to improve health, even with no weight loss
Exercise is a very common method used to treat obesity-related health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but scientists don't understand exactly...