People with overweight or obesity often don’t recognize their weight problems
Scientists found that more than 40% of U.S. adults overweight and nearly 10% with obesity did not consider themselves to be overweight.
People who exercise 150-600 minutes/week have lowest death risk
It is well-documented that regular physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.
In a study from Harvard and...
Are ‘natural’ skin care products irritating your skin?
Sensitive skin is a pain -- sometimes literally -- and for skin allergy sufferers, contact with an allergen causes an itchy red rash that may last for weeks.
New nasal spray for sleep apnea shows promise
Scientists found a drug in development for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has shown promising results in human participants.
One-minute bursts of physical activity in daily life can help you live longer
In a study from the University of Sydney, scientists found just three to four one-minute bursts of huffing and puffing during daily tasks are...
Common diabetes drug can lead to better weight loss
In a study from the University at Buffalo, scientists found that people with Type 2 diabetes who were prescribed SGLT2 inhibitors lost more weight...
Oranges may hold the key to reducing obesity and diabetes
A recent study from Western University found a molecule in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin may help reduce obesity and prevent diabetes and...
A new supplement may help control diabetes, lower blood sugar
Type 2 diabetes is a disease whereby the body is unable to control the level of sugar in the blood because of defects in...
How to avoid the winter blues
Winter depression and melancholy: The less light exposure one has, the more one’s mood may decline.
Whole grains may protect your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size
A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...