Cervical, breast, heart, bowel: here’s what women should be getting screened regularly
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many have felt anxious about going to the GP and other health facilities, believing these places have had a greater...
Why big, strong bum muscles matter for your overall health
The glutes are the large, powerful muscles in your bum that help support the pelvis, stabilize the hip joint, and allow the hip to...
More physical activity before a heart attack may reduce risk for a second one
Scientists have long known that regular physical activity helps prevent stroke, heart attacks and other forms of cardiovascular disease.
In a new study, scientists found...
Exercising on an empty stomach burns 70% more fat, study finds
In a study from Nottingham Trent University and elsewhere, scientists found that exercising on an empty stomach helped people to burn about 70% more...
An aspirin a day linked to higher risk of falls, study finds
In a study from Monash University and elsewhere, scientists found that taking an aspirin a day does not lower the risk of bone fractures...
Regular physical activity linked to lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity
Regular physical activity is linked to a lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity, including hospital admission and death.
Widely used diabetes drug could help you lose weight regardless of age
Weight loss is often accompanied by loss of lean body mass, which can negatively impact physical functioning and/or resting energy expenditure.
Bodyweight loss and body...
Calcium and vitamin D are important if you eat a plant-based diet
Plant-based diets carry some risk of inadequate protein, vitamin, and mineral intake.
In a study from the University of Helsinki, scientists found that plant-based diets can pose a...
The history of daylight saving time
The real history of daylight saving time is much more complex. It was first introduced in Germany in 1916 during World War I.
Less gym time, same results: Why ‘lowering’ weights is all you need to do
You may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results. Lowering weights is all you need to do.