Older people suffering from depression age faster, study finds

Dementia is a syndrome that refers to a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily activities. It is a progressive condition that affects memory,...

Coffee, with sugar or not, may help you live longer

A recent study conducted by scientists at Jinan University has found that drinking both unsweetened and sugar-sweetened coffee is linked to a lower risk...

You can burn 70% more body fat if you exercise on an empty stomach

Obesity is a medical condition in which a person has an excess amount of body fat that can lead to negative health consequences. It...

What happens when you grow up on the Mediterranean diet? She knows firsthand

You can find health advice almost anywhere these days. But finding reliable information and figuring out how to apply it can be overwhelming. So to...

This flowering plant may hold key to reducing obesity

Obesity is a condition that affects a large number of people worldwide. It is characterized by the accumulation of excess body fat, which can lead...

Eating nuts everyday may reduce weight gain and obesity risk

Obesity is a medical condition where a person has too much body fat, which can harm their health. It happens when a person takes in...

What happens when you meditate

The benefits of meditation have long been touted: relief from stress and anxiety, and an increased ability to focus. Stanford looks at how meditation prompts our body...

What is volumetric diet and why is it one of the best diets in...

Each year, the Volumetrics plan is recommended when people look to U.S. News & World Report rankings for advice on diets to improve their...

These healthy habits might also lead to a happier life

Is the secret to happiness a warm puppy? A good marriage? A rewarding career? Or something else entirely? Happiness means different things to different people,...

What happens when we sleep, and why we need just the right amount each...

Research shows adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night for optimal health, and children need more. But what's happening during those hours...