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Reducing alcohol drinking by working out, research says

Scientists from Karolinska Institutet found new evidence about alcohol consumption is reduced by training. Alcohol use is the seventh leading risk factor for both deaths...

Yoga breathing and relaxation could lower blood pressure

In a study from the University of Connecticut, scientists found yoga practice that emphasizes mental relaxation and breathing techniques can have as much of...

Many Americans have stopped using sleep medications

Scientists from the University of Florida found the use of medication to treat sleep disturbances has fallen dramatically in the United States in recent years after several decades...

Day or night — your brain is always listening

You're fast asleep. But your brain isn't taking the night off, according to new research funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. Researchers studied activity in...

One dose of alcohol is enough to change the brain

Scientists from the University of Cologne found that even a single administration of alcohol permanently alters the brain. In particular, the structure of the synapses...

Good sleepers have lower risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds

Scientists from the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research found that 9 in 10 people do not get a good night's sleep. They...

New diet, exercise guidelines for cancer survivors

In a guideline from the American Cancer Society, scientists give suggestions about diet and exercise to reduce the risk for recurrence and mortality among...

Exposure to sunny, hot and humid weather triggers severe mental disease symptoms

Scientists from the University at Albany found that exposure to sunny, hot, and humid weather can trigger severe symptoms of mental disorders, requiring emergency...

What you do while sitting could affect your dementia risk

Scientists from USC and the University of Arizona found that people aged 60 and older who sit for long periods watching TV or other...

Sleep disturbances common in people with long COVID

Scientists from Cleveland Clinic found that sleep disturbances among COVID-19 long-haulers appear to be quite common. A lot of patients are complaining of non-restorative sleep, fatigue,...