Staring at the clock makes sleep loss worse, increases sleep aid use
The Trouble with Insomnia
Ever found yourself lying wide awake at night, watching the minutes tick by on the clock? This frustrating situation is all...
A fresh look at cryostimulation for weight loss
Unpacking Cryostimulation
Have you heard about cryostimulation before? It's a treatment where your body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for a short time.
Think of...
Harmful effects of chronic stress: A deep dive
Stress, a universal experience, often comes from a multitude of sources including health issues, work-related challenges, financial difficulties, or relationship problems.
While stress can be...
Walking in the U.S.: More dangerous than other countries
Americans walk less than their international counterparts due to perceived danger and less conducive conditions, according to a study led by Professor Ralph Buehler...
This obesity drug is effective for weight loss
Background
Obesity is a global health issue. It raises the risk of many serious diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer.
Scientists have...
Lingering effects: Past obesity can harm current mental health
New research hints that a history of obesity could lead to poorer mental health in the present, even if an individual is no longer...
Feeling safe in your neighbourhood may help you lose weight
The Study
A study from the Netherlands suggests that feeling safe in your neighborhood could help you lose weight.
This research, presented at the European Congress...
Shift work may impact men’s health more severely than women’s
Key Takeaways
New research indicates that shift work, particularly night shifts, could have a stronger negative impact on men's health than women's.
This conclusion comes from...
The hidden danger of sarcopenic obesity: When obesity masks muscle loss
Unraveling Sarcopenic Obesity
Sarcopenic obesity, a condition characterized by muscle loss underneath layers of fat, particularly affects obese individuals.
This issue, previously overlooked, has been brought...
Aerobic exercise strongly reduces flu and pneumonia death
Understanding the Link
A recent study from the United States, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, has found a connection between regular aerobic...