Doctors and nurses need 20-minute power naps to keep patients safe in night shifts
Scientists from Newcastle Hospitals found effects of fatigue on doctors and nurses themselves, and its impact on the quality of their clinical work and...
How to exercise if you have type 2 diabetes
Scientists from the American College of Sports Medicine updated recommendations regarding exercise/physical activity for people with type 2 diabetes.
They summarized the current evidence and...
How to guard against germs while swimming
When the weather gets warm, you may want to get outside for some fun in the sun. Going to a pool, lake, or beach...
How to treat eye vein blockages
Fluid buildup at the back of the eye can cause swelling and leaky blood vessels.
This is called macular edema. If left untreated, it can...
These caffeinated beverages may help people with fatigue
Scientists from Clarkson University found that adaptogenic-rich caffeinated beverages are much more helpful than synthetically sourced caffeinated beverages for people with low mental energy...
Sleep loss linked to recurrent heart attack, stroke
In a study from the University of Oslo, researchers found that nearly half of heart disease patients have insomnia.
The findings suggest that heart patients should be...
This weight loss surgery can cut cancer risk and death
Scientists from Cleveland Clinic found that among adults with obesity, weight loss achieved with bariatric surgery was linked to a 32% lower risk of...
When is the best time of day to exercise?
When should I fit exercise within my daily schedule? For most, the answer depends on our family's schedule and working hours, and perhaps on...
Coffee drinking may help lower the risk of kidney injury
Scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine found that drinking at least one cup of coffee a day may reduce the risk of acute kidney injury...
High-intensity interval training can reshape your metabolism
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen found how high-intensity interval training (HIIT) could boost human skeletal muscles and reshape metabolism.
The findings suggest that HIIT...