The weight bounce-back battle: how new drugs help after weight loss surgery

Are you someone who had weight-loss surgery but then gained some pounds back? Don't lose hope! A recent study led by researchers at UT Southwestern...

Sleep deprivation can improve mood in some people with depression

In a seemingly contradictory phenomenon, sleep deprivation can sometimes lead to mood improvements in individuals with depressive disorders, a study led by the Perelman...

Light up your night: how pre-shift light therapy reduce fatigue

Picture this: You're a nurse working night shifts and battling tiredness every night. Well, some smart researchers from McGill University in Montreal may have found...

More physical activity in over-60s linked to better quality of life

In a recent study conducted by the University of Cambridge, a connection was found between lower levels of physical activity in adults over 60...

Night owls beware: early risers might live longer!

Ever noticed how some people seem to be wide awake and full of energy early in the morning, while others seem to come alive...

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. Published in...

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. This conclusion comes from...

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...