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Here is how you should cut calories, according to new study

Weight-control programs like Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig and diet app MyFitnessPal tell dieters to set a daily calorie budget. In a study, researchers question...

Sleep apnea may cause high blood pressure

In a recent study from the Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, scientists found in people with high blood pressure resistant to treatment who also...

Self-care is not self-indulgent, and you can start now with these tips

"Slow down, you move too fast," Simon and Garfunkel once cautioned. Today, that musical advice could be the anthem for self-care – the act of...

Take long naps? Sleep more than 9 hours a night? Your stroke risk may...

In a study from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, scientists found people who take long naps during the day or sleep nine or...

Study reveals one critical cause of obesity

In a recent study from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, scientists found that a high-fat diet can disturb the body clock in the brain that...

Weak handgrip strength could mean serious health issues

Muscle strength is a powerful predictor of mortality that can quickly and inexpensively be assessed by measuring handgrip strength. In a study from the University...

Even a simple exercise could benefit brain health in older people

In a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine, scientists found that even a simple exercise routine just might help older people with mild...

A ‘vicious cycle’ between long daytime napping and Alzheimer’s disease

Daytime napping is common among older adults. The longitudinal relationship between daytime napping and cognitive aging, however, is unknown. In a study from Brigham and...

Heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes share this common cause

In a study from Uppsala University, scientists found that deep belly fat is a major risk factor for diabetes and heart disease. They found that...

Natural caffeine offers longer-lasting improvement on cognition and moods

In a study from Clarkson University, scientists found natural caffeine has a more consistent and lasting effect than synthetic caffeine when it comes to...