Heart benefits and health concerns: Should you take the new weight-loss drugs?
The headlines surrounding a new class of weight-loss drugs fluctuate like a patient stepping on and off a scale.
The medications, based on the drug...
People burn fat very differently during exercise, study finds
When people exercise, many aim to burn fat. Some commercial exercise machines even offer a "fat-burning zone" setting.
This setting often considers age, gender, and...
You don’t really need 8 glasses of water every day
We all know that drinking water is key, but what is the best way to stay hydrated?
Does everyone need to drink 8 glasses of...
Eating pecans could help curb obesity and reduce inflammation
Eating unhealthy foods and not moving enough are major reasons why many people around the world are gaining too much weight and getting sick.
But...
High-intensity interval training can burn body fat better, study finds
Struggling with stubborn body fat?
Professor Zeljko Pedisic from Victoria University, Melbourne, suggests considering High-Intensity-Interval-Training (HIIT) as a part of your fitness regime.
The study, recently...
Yoga and exercise can improve lung health in people with asthma
Asthma affects millions of people around the world, causing problems like coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
For a long time, people believed that asthmatics...
Aerobic exercise could boost blood vessel health in the older brain
The health of our brain blood vessels is crucial as we age. When blood can flow easily, our brains work better.
But as we get...
Few overweight adults actually achieve meaningful weight loss, study finds
Many adults struggle with overweight and obesity issues.
A recent study offers insights into the likelihood of these individuals achieving meaningful weight loss.
Overall Findings
A study...
Afternoon naps may help you adapt to extreme heat
Air conditioning is everywhere. On scorching days, many of us rush to cooled rooms. But is it possible that relying too much on air...
Eating no more than 6 teaspoons of sugar a day may improve your health
Sugar is everywhere in our food and drinks. We all know that too much sugar isn't good for us. Now, a new study gives...