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...
The hidden link: Obesity and muscle loss
Introduction: Unmasking the Obesity Paradox
Obesity is generally associated with an excessive accumulation of body fat. But there's another facet to this condition that's often...
Health advice for women at each stage of motherhood
Everyone knows that on Mother's Day, Mom's needs come first. But the rest of the year, mothers often put their health care on hold...