Self-driving cars can be a solution for aging drivers
As we get older, our physical and mental abilities often start to decline, making everyday activities more difficult. One routine task that gets hit...
How body image affects women’s exercise habits
Exercising regularly can feel like a struggle for many women, especially those who have recently given birth or are older.
A recent study offers new...
This drug could help prevent weight regain after weight loss surgery
Researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center have published a study indicating that anti-obesity medications like semaglutide can effectively help manage weight that is regained...
Scientists develop better method for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent chronic sleep disorder that impacts approximately 30 million people in the United States alone.
Traditional diagnosis methods have...
Younger generation gets sick easier and earlier, study finds
A recent study led by Professor Dr. Siegfried Geyer, Head of Medical Sociology at Hannover Medical School, reveals a growing health disparity between older...
Split naps could boost alertness during night shifts and benefit new parents, study finds
New insights into the science of sleep may offer relief to night shift workers and new parents, two groups notoriously challenged by sleep deprivation.
A...
Exercise can offset some harmful effects of poor sleep
You know that exercise is good for you, and you've heard that good sleep is essential for health. But what happens if you're not...
Short bursts of intense exercise might help you live longer
The idea that exercise requires an hour at the gym every other day to be effective is being turned on its head by new...
The order of your health problems could affect how long you live
Do you know someone with more than one long-term health problem, like diabetes, heart issues, or mental health conditions?
Turns out, the sequence in which...
Scientists find the hidden culprit behind obesity
Obesity is a global issue that has been ballooning since 1975. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly...