Time for a ‘weighty’ rebrand: researchers propose obesity needs a new name
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) and University of Galway suggest renaming "obesity" to help improve public and policymaker understanding of the disease.
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Living healthy helps, but not enough for obesity-related diseases
Staying healthy is always a good idea, but for adults with obesity, it may not be enough to prevent obesity-related diseases.
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Your strength training program might be sexist
It turns out the official guidelines are – like many other fields in health – largely based on the male body.
Why six-pack abs are so hard to achieve – and maintain
Many people start going to the gym in the hopes of achieving what has long been seen as the holy grail of health and...
Meal timing may boost exercise performance
Have you ever wondered if when you eat could affect how well you exercise? A new study from China suggests it might, at least...
Warmer regions linked to higher risk of eye disease in older people
It seems like warm weather is not so friendly to the eyes of seniors.
Recent research has revealed a surprising link: older folks living in...
Living near green space can make you 2.5 years younger, study finds
A new study has found that individuals living near green spaces such as parks and vegetation areas exhibit slower biological aging compared to those...
Extreme heat warning: Keep cool to be heart-healthy when temperatures rise
Mother nature is at it again as record high temperatures are bringing summer heat early this year around much of the U.S., and the...
Your arteries, aging, and you: the connection
To understand our bodies, let's imagine a city with streets and highways. Like how cars move on these roads, our blood travels through vessels...
Middle-aged women with no child more likely to have this mental problem
Women who had not had children by age 35, or those who turned 35 in recent years, are at the highest risk of binge drinking.