Nutrients, not willpower, may be the key to weight loss
A new study has revealed that people who want to lose weight and keep it off need to pay attention to their behavior and...
Tips for improving sleep in older adults
Brienne Miner, MD, MHS, assistant professor of medicine (geriatrics), loves to talk about sleep.
She first became interested in the subject when she noticed the...
Exercise could reduce the harm of unhealthy sleep habits
Sleep and physical activity are two important factors that contribute to a long and healthy life.
However, according to recent research at The Affiliated Brain...
Vegan protein can support muscle growth effectively
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that mycoprotein, naturally high-fiber fungi that are best known as Quorn, can support muscle...
Weight loss may boost health even if you regain some weight
A new analysis of more than 100 studies has found that people who lost weight through an intensive behavioral weight loss program saw significant...
Wild blueberries could help you burn fat in exercise
A new study from California Polytechnic State University Humboldt has found that consuming one cup of wild blueberries a day may help burn fat...
Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters, not sons
Obesity is a widespread and serious public health concern in the United States, affecting nearly half of all adults and 20% of children.
This condition...
Scientists find the cause of yo-yo diet
Many people who have tried dieting may be familiar with the "yo-yo effect," where the weight lost during a diet quickly comes back.
Researchers from...
Who drink caffeine most? Smokers with mental illness, study finds
Adult smokers with mental illness, particularly those with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, drink more caffeine and are at a higher risk of health problems,...
Scientists find better tool to predict obesity risk
Obesity is a health condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of body fat, which can lead to negative health consequences.
It is usually determined by...