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Why muscles in arms and legs are so important for older people

In a recent study, researchers found that low muscle mass in arms and legs can heighten mortality risk after 65. They found evaluating body composition,...

Limit protein in diet could fight obesity, diabetes effectively

In a study from Brazil and Denmark, scientists found cutting protein intake can help control metabolic syndrome and some of its main symptoms, such...

Where you live could increase your longevity

In a study from Syracuse University, scientists found Americans who live in so-called blue states tend to live longer than those in red states,...

Exercise could improve kidney function in obesity, study finds

In a study from the Universidad de Granada in Spain, scientists found aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of diabetes-related kidney disease in some...

Scientists find new way to control obesity

In a recent study, researchers at the University of Georgia found that alternating between high fat and a more nutritionally balanced diet at regular...

People with type 2 diabetes respond differently to exercise

Regular exercise helps prevent and delay the development of type 2 diabetes and its complications. In a study from Karolinska Institutet, scientists found that activation...

These six exercises could prevent weight gain despite ‘obesity genes’

Researchers found that six common exercises can help prevent weight gain even in people with obesity genes. The six exercises include jogging, mountain climbing, walking,...

Overweight, not high blood sugar, linked to higher risk of COVID-19, long COVID

In a study from University College London, scientists found that high body mass index (BMI), rather than high blood sugar levels, are associated with...

Hard physical work linked to 55% higher dementia risk

In a study from the University of Copenhagen, scientists found that people doing hard physical work have a 55% higher risk of developing dementia...

Whole-grain foods may help increase longevity

In a recent review study, scientists found strong evidence that whole grains can help people live longer lives. Whole-grain foods have been touted as a...