Walking just 500 steps at a time can protect your brain and heart
In a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found that walking just 500 steps – about a quarter of a mile...
Eating disorders are deadly: What are they, who’s at risk, and what can be...
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are serious health risks and can be life-threatening.
Mediterranean lifestyle, not just diet, may strongly boost your health
In a study from the Autonomous University of Madrid, scientists found that the Mediterranean lifestyle, not just diet, may strongly boost your health.
The team...
Onions may reduce body fat in overweight people
Scientists found that onions may help reduce body fat and improve metabolic health in overweight people.
Exercising 11 minutes every day can prevent early death
In a study from the University of Cambridge, scientists found 1 in 10 early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half...
A low-fat vegan diet may protect health in obese and overweight people
In a study from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, scientists found that a vegan diet improves diet quality, leading to decreased weight and...
Obesity drugs and lifestyle change can bring long-lasting weight loss
Overweight and obese people maintained an average weight loss of 10.6% over 3 to 5 years with a program of lifestyle changes in combination with anti-obesity medications.
Exercise more effective than drugs to treat depression, anxiety
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counseling or the leading medications...
Common sleep problem linked to higher heart attack risk
In a study from Alexandria University in Egypt, scientists found people who suffer from insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack...
Whole grains may protect your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size
Scientists from Tufts University recently found that middle-aged and older people who ate at least three servings of whole grains every day had smaller...