Why age is no barrier to keeping fit and healthy
It's often said that a major sign you're getting older is when you struggle to recover from exercise as quickly as you did back...
People with a high omega-3 level less likely to die early
In a new study from the Fatty Acid Research Institute, researchers examined the link between the Omega-3 Index and the risk for death from...
Too much belly fat, even for people with a healthy BMI, raises heart risks
People with too much fat around their midsections and vital organs are at increased risk for heart disease, even if their body mass index...
‘Disrupted’ sleep could strongly harm your health
In a new study from Maastricht University, researchers found that waking up briefly throughout the night may harm people’s health seriously.
Disrupted sleep may increase...
Shift-work can harm health, affects men and women differently
In a new study from the University of Waterloo, researchers found that shift work and irregular work schedules can cause several health-related issues and...
Better ZZZs, better health
Is the ongoing pandemic helping or hurting our sleep? And how does sleep affect your immune system?
Deirdre Conroy, Ph.D., a psychologist and the clinical...
Sleep loss in middle age may increase dementia risk
In a new study from the French national health research institute INSERM, researchers found that sleeping six hours or less per night in your...
This common supplement can do double duty in preventing stress
In a new study from the Ohio State University, researchers found that a high daily dose of an omega-3 supplement may help slow the...
Exercise promotes a healthy liver, study finds
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disorder worldwide, affecting as much as a quarter of humanity.
It is characterized by fat...
Common appetite drug may strongly reduce obesity
In a recent study at the University of Liverpool, researchers found that an anti-obesity drug, semaglutide, showed a strong degree of weight loss.
They say...