Regular physical activity could lower risk of severe COVID-19
Scientists from Universitat de València found regular physical activity is linked to a lower risk of COVID-19 infection and severity, including hospital admission and...
Even stretching and balance movements can help stave off Alzheimer’s
In a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine, scientists found for older people at risk of dementia, regular exercise from light stretching to...
Lose fat, preserve muscle—weight training beats cardio for older people
Scientists from Wake Forest University found for older adults trying to slim down, pumping iron might be the way to go.
They suggest combining weight...
Fast weight loss may mean muscle loss, study finds
In a study from Maastricht University, scientists found that if you lose weight too fast, you may lose more muscle than when you shed...
Nordic walking could benefit people with heart disease
In a recent study, scientists from the University of Ottawa found that nordic walking leads to a greater increase in functional capacity, and the...
Many US people have stopped using their sleep medications
In a study from the University of Florida, scientists found the use of medication to treat sleep disturbances has fallen dramatically in the United States in recent years...
Calorie reduction + exercise = better muscle function in older adults
Scientists from Florida Hospital found older adults who are overweight may improve their muscle function with a weight loss program that combines exercise and...
Drinking coffee may increase your craving for cigarettes
Scientists from the University of Florida found that chemical compounds in roasted coffee beans may help lighten the effects of morning nicotine cravings.
The findings...
Scientists find a diabetes drug can help people lose never-before-seen amounts of weight
In a study from Yale and elsewhere, scientists found a drug recently approved to treat type 2 diabetes is also extremely effective at reducing...
Some caffeinated beverages may benefit people with fatigue
In a recent study from Clarkson University, scientists found that adaptogenic-rich caffeinated beverages are much more helpful than synthetically sourced caffeinated beverages for people...