This weight loss surgery may lower heart disease risk
Bariatric surgery can be a difficult decision for treating obesity, as patients and their doctors weigh the risks and side effects of the procedure...
Lack of exercise causes up to 8% of diseases and deaths worldwide
In a new study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, researchers found that physical inactivity responsible for up to 8% of non-communicable diseases and deaths...
Good sleep for good health: Get the rest you need
Sometimes, the pace of modern life barely gives you time to stop and rest.
It can make getting a good night’s sleep on a regular...
Decreases in exercise strongly linked to higher depression risk
Exercise has long-been recommended as a cognitive-behavioral therapy for patients of depression.
In a new study from the University of California of San Diego, researchers...
Low to moderate alcohol drinking may lower risk of this eye disease
In a new study from University College London and Moorfields, researchers found low to moderate alcohol consumption appears to be linked to a lower...
This study shows the cause of muscle weakness in older people
In a recent study at the University of Exeter, researchers found biological mechanisms that make people more susceptible to muscle weakness in later life.
They...
Bad lifestyle habits can cause Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
For years, research to pin down the underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been focused on plaque found to be building up in...
The secret to good health is no secret. So why is it so hard...
It ought to be a no-brainer, so to speak: Research has pinpointed seven ways people can achieve ideal heart and brain health.
And – bonus...
These 2 things in midlife may prevent big health problems when you are older
In a new study, researchers found that following a routine of regular physical activity combined with a diet including fruits, vegetables and other healthy...
Help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect your family
The COVID-19 pandemic requires that we remain vigilant in our daily lives until we can safely return to everyday activities.
We can each take some...