Phone-based therapy boosts mental health after weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgeries like bariatric procedures are increasingly becoming a last-resort solution for people struggling with obesity.
While the surgeries often work well for losing...
Sleep apnea treatment also helps reduce night-time heartburn and coughing
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where people have trouble breathing while they sleep. Often, they snore loudly and wake up frequently during the...
Why going low-carb or low-fat may not extend your life
Diet trends like low-carb and low-fat diets are all the rage for weight loss, but what about their long-term effects on how long we...
Mountain biking: health benefits outweigh the risks, says new study
A new study by Curtin University's School of Nursing aims to debunk the widely held notion that mountain biking is an extreme, injury-prone sport...
Can body contouring influence long-term weight loss post-bariatric surgery?
A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery challenges the previously held belief that body contouring surgeries aid in long-term weight loss or...
Scientists find the best temperature for older people to sleep well
As we age, a good night's sleep becomes increasingly elusive.
While numerous medical and behavioral interventions have aimed to tackle sleep issues, the importance of...
Night shift work might affect your brain health, study shows
The Trouble with Working Night Shifts
A new study from York University in Canada suggests that working night shifts or having a constantly changing work...
Smoking before 20 makes it more addictive, study finds
The Impact of Early Smoking
A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2023 has brought new insights into the relationship between...
Unhealthy lifestyles before 60 linked to nursing home stays later
How Lifestyles Affect Nursing Home Admissions
New research suggests that people over 60 who don't take care of themselves are much more likely to end...
Fitbits get it right on activity, but not so much on sleep, study finds
You’ve probably seen people wearing Fitbits to track their steps, sleep, and more.
These gadgets have become really popular, but how accurate are they?
A new...