Air pollution linked to childhood obesity, study finds
Childhood obesity, or kids being too heavy for their age and height, is a big problem around the world.
Many things can cause it. Sometimes...
How frequently do you need to exercise to get the benefit?
Want to reap the health benefits of regular exercise, but not up to high-intensity workouts or long runs daily?
Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU)...
How a common sugar fructose contributes to obesity
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that fructose, a type of sugar found in many foods,...
Scientists find new clues how age-old illnesses emerge in the gut
Links between the human intestine and diseases such as arthritis are increasingly coming to light and signal that healthy diets can help control illnesses.
Health...
Eight lifestyle choices that can help you live 10 years longer
A new study on over 700,000 U.S. veterans brings a clear message: Adopting eight healthy habits can add many years to your life.
The habits...
Many daily fun activities can add years to your life
A new study shows that older people who enjoy activities like walking, jogging, swimming, or playing tennis once a week could live longer.
It might...
Mild exercise strengthens brain function in older adults
New research indicates that mild exercise such as low-intensity bicycling can improve cognitive function and prefrontal cortex efficiency in middle-aged and older adults.
The study,...
Why people have seasonal weight gain
Australians are known for their love of celebrations. Whether it's the weekend or Christmas, Australians enjoy the festive spirit often with a bit of...
One-minute bursts of activity everyday could help you live longer
Research led by the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Center, Australia, has found that incorporating three to four one-minute bursts of vigorous activity into...
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate...
Scorching temperatures have put millions of Americans in danger this summer, with heat extremes stretching from coast to coast in the Southern U.S.
Phoenix hit...