You’re not a polar bear: The plunge into cold water comes with risks
Jumping into icy cold water in the dead of winter might seem like a crazy idea, but the so-called polar bear plunge has become...
10 minutes of aerobic exercise with exposure therapy can reduce PTSD
Exposure therapy is one of the leading treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but up to a half of all patients don't respond to...
People with overweight or obesity often don’t recognize their weight problems
Scientists found that more than 40% of U.S. adults overweight and nearly 10% with obesity did not consider themselves to be overweight.
People who exercise 150-600 minutes/week have lowest death risk
It is well-documented that regular physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.
In a study from Harvard and...
Are ‘natural’ skin care products irritating your skin?
Sensitive skin is a pain -- sometimes literally -- and for skin allergy sufferers, contact with an allergen causes an itchy red rash that may last for weeks.
New nasal spray for sleep apnea shows promise
Scientists found a drug in development for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has shown promising results in human participants.
One-minute bursts of physical activity in daily life can help you live longer
In a study from the University of Sydney, scientists found just three to four one-minute bursts of huffing and puffing during daily tasks are...
Common diabetes drug can lead to better weight loss
In a study from the University at Buffalo, scientists found that people with Type 2 diabetes who were prescribed SGLT2 inhibitors lost more weight...
Oranges may hold the key to reducing obesity and diabetes
A recent study from Western University found a molecule in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin may help reduce obesity and prevent diabetes and...
A new supplement may help control diabetes, lower blood sugar
Type 2 diabetes is a disease whereby the body is unable to control the level of sugar in the blood because of defects in...