Scientists find a promising drug for sleep apnea
In a study from Flinders University, scientists found a drug previously used to treat depression can reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity.
While not yet...
How many is too many? When drinking becomes a problem
For some people, a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail is an occasional treat. Others struggle to stop at just one or...
Two essential amino acids in diet may increase obesity
In a study from at Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, scientists provided a new understanding of the roles two essential amino acids play in metabolic...
Time-restricted eating may lower blood pressure, body weight
In a study from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, scientists found that time-restricted eating could help people lose body weight and lower blood...
Popular weight loss diet linked to heart disease and cancer
In a recent review study, researchers found ketogenic (keto) diets place pregnant women and kidney disease patients at risk of adverse health effects.
They also...
Vitamin C may help you maintain muscles
In a recent study from the University of East Anglia, scientists found vitamin C could be the key to better muscles in later life.
They...
Healthy lifestyle may lower death risk in former smokers
In a study from the National Cancer Institute, scientists found former smokers who stick to a healthy lifestyle have a lower risk of dying...
This common noise may improve your deep sleep and memory function
Deep sleep is critical for memory consolidation.
Sleep disturbances have been observed in people with mild cognitive impairment, a warning sign for Alzheimer’s disease.
The biggest...
Why sleep is so important for your blood pressure
Many lifestyle habits may increase the risk of high blood pressure, such as being overweight or obese and eating high-sodium food.
In addition, recent research...
How are inflammation, aging and diet related?
Mild, persistent inflammation in tissue is considered one of the biological hallmarks of the aging process in humans—and at the same time is a...