Home Wellness Page 282

Wellness

Scientists find a new way to reduce belly fat and grow muscle

Scientists from Louisville found a new way to reduce belly fat and increase muscles. They found the combination of radiofrequency (RF) heating and high-intensity focused...

Alzheimer’s disease linked to daytime napping, study finds

Scientists from Rush University found there is a link between cognitive decline and excessive daytime napping. The connection appears to occur in both directions: longer...

Binge eating disorder: What you need to know

Binge eating is when you eat a large amount of food in a short amount of time and feel you can’t control what or...

Being in nature is good for your mind, body and diet

Scientists from Drexel University found that being in nature is good for the mind, body, and nutrition. They found how nature-relatedness—simply feeling connected with the...

Sitting Tai Chi may help stroke survivors recover, study finds

Scientists from the Chinese University of Hong Kong found that a tailored sitting tai chi program could benefit stroke survivors. The research is published in...

More people take melatonin supplement, study finds

Sleep is important for your mental and physical health. But nearly a third of U.S. adults don’t get enough. Some people turn to sleep...

This berry may protect you from cancer, diabetes, obesity

In a recent study published in Cancer Discovery, researchers have discovered that the Brazilian camu-camu berry, already recognized for its protective effects against obesity and...

We are more satisfied with life as we age, and here is why

Scientists from Claremont Graduate University found that people whose brains release more of the neurochemical oxytocin are kinder to others and are more satisfied...

Thinking about your thyroid health

You’ve probably heard of the thyroid gland, but do you know what it does? You might not give it a second thought unless something...

Preventing falls: Tips to keep you on your feet

Each year millions of Americans, especially older adults, go to the emergency department after an injury from a fall. “These falls can cause serious injuries—back...