Health tips for a jolly old elf
Think you have a hard time staying healthy during the holidays?
Try sliding down every chimney on every house in the whole world. Do it...
Exercise, mindfulness may not boost cognitive function in older people
In a study from Washington University in St. Louis and elsewhere, scientists found exercise and mindfulness training do not boost cognitive function in older...
Keeping your skin moisturized in cold, dry weather
Dry skin is a common companion during end-of-year festivities, but why is our skin more prone to losing hydration during this time?
A dermatologist with...
Sleep loss is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, shows study
Troubled sleep may be linked to risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
This sleep problem could cause lower back pain
In a study from Zhejiang University, scientists found that insomnia could cause lower back pain and vice versa.
Lower back pain is sometimes associated with...
Weight gain/loss patterns may predict dementia risk
Dementia is a growing global public health concern currently affecting 50 million people and is expected to rise dramatically to more than 150 million...
Diet and exercise intervention better for reducing knee pain
For overweight or obese patients with knee osteoarthritis, diet and exercise result in a strong difference in knee pain over 18 months.
It’s never too late to build muscles, shows study
Researchers found that older people who have never taken part in the sustained exercise have the same ability to build muscle mass as highly...
Do women age differently from men?
In a study from the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing and elsewhere, scientists found the effect of medicines on women and men can differ significantly.
Widely used weight-loss drug can protect heart, lower body fat
A recent study from UT Southwestern found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health.
In people who are overweight or have...