The “almost retired” middle class is struggling, study finds
The middle class has often been described as the backbone of America. They're the everyday folks who have jobs, pay taxes, and take part...
Why your BMI doesn’t tell the whole story about your health
You might have heard of BMI, or Body Mass Index.
It's a quick way to check if your weight is healthy compared to your height....
Better sleep can slow down aging, study finds
What Sleep Apnea Is and Why It's a Problem
Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder where you briefly stop breathing while you sleep, sometimes for...
Eating natto might help you live longer, study shows
Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. It might not be a staple in most Western diets, but a new study...
Weight loss surgery cuts risk of death but raises other concerns, 40-year study shows
If you're considering weight loss surgery, there's some good news.
A new long-term study found that people who have had this kind of surgery are...
Walking more can help you live longer, even though it is just 5000 steps,...
Good news for those who dread hitting the gym or running a marathon: the largest study of its kind has found that you don't...
New drug could battle weight gain after weight loss surgery
Many people opt for weight-loss surgery to fight obesity, but it’s not always a once-and-done solution.
A good number of folks find the pounds creeping...
Vegan protein as effective as animal protein in muscle building, study finds
A groundbreaking study from the University of Exeter demonstrates that mycoprotein, a high-fiber fungi-based protein best known as Quorn, is just as effective for...
Why cold weather makes us hungry
We've all felt it.
That undeniable urge to munch on more food when the temperature drops. Why do we often crave more comfort foods during...
E-cigarettes is a possible way to kick the smoking habit, study finds
Smoking is a tough habit to break. Many of us know someone who has tried to quit smoking and struggled. The search for a...