Ray Dalio: Why You Should Try Transcendental Meditation
Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a form of silent, mantra meditation advocated by the Transcendental Meditation movement.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi created the technique in India in...
Struggling to sleep? Don’t let apnea steal your sweet dreams
Most people who have sleep apnea don’t realize it. That’s because this disorder only occurs during sleep.
Sleep apnea is when you have pauses in...
Obesity can boost your risk of asthma
Scientists from Rutgers University found that obesity changes how airway muscles function, which increases the risk of developing asthma.
The research is published in the Journal...
For men, height comes with a lower dementia risk
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen found being taller in young adulthood is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia in men, even...
People married into long-lived families get lower risk of type 2 diabetes
Scientists from the University of Pittsburgh found that people who married into long-lived families have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
They found that...
Counting carbs? Understanding glycemic index and glycemic load
You’ve probably heard of glycemic index and glycemic load.
Some studies suggest that sticking to foods with a low glycemic index may help prevent diabetes, cardiovascular disease and...
Increase your muscle strength to reduce diabetes risk
Scientists from Iowa State University found that building muscle strength may offer a way to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.
They found that...
How leftovers mess with your eating and exercise
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that Leftovers may be throwing off your sense of how much you’ve actually eaten and how much...
Keep your mouth healthy: Oral care for older people
Oral health is important for people of all ages.
But the simple routine you learned as a kid—brush your teeth twice a day and floss...
This diet may boost healthy aging in women
Scientists from the University of Michigan found that eating a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and low in added...