Seven hours of sleep is best in middle and old age, study finds
Scientists from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University found that seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle...
Drinking electrolytes, not water, may help reduce muscle pain
Scientists from Edith Cowan University found that drinking electrolytes instead of pure water can help prevent muscle cramps.
They found that people who drank electrolyte-enhanced...
Your gut health may predict your response to statins
More than 40 million Americans take statins, the most common type of prescription drug.
While statins have been shown to effectively lower cholesterol levels and...
These healthy habits could prevent Alzheimer’s disease, help live longer
Scientists from Rush University found that everyday habits that serve as the backbone of a healthy lifestyle may keep your brain sharp and help...
A sports cardiologist’s guide to running
The weather's finally warming up, and you're eager to grab those dust-covered shoes out of the closet and hit the running path.
But hold on...
Stanford study confirms this drug can treat sleep loss, insomnia
Scientists from Stanford University found drug daridorexant (50 mg) improves both nighttime symptoms and daytime functioning in people with insomnia disorder.
The research is published...
Regular exercise with dietary advice could benefit frail older people
Scientists from Fondazione Policlinico Universitario found that a program of regular exercise along with expert dietary advice is linked to a reduction in mobility problems...
Drugs and alcohol can hijack your brain
People with addiction lose control over their actions.
They crave and seek out drugs, alcohol, or other substances no matter what the cost—even at the...
How to treat bipolar disorder effectively
Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and...
Minding your metabolism: Can you avoid middle-age spread?
As you age, you may notice you have less muscle and energy and more fat. Carrying those extra pounds may be harming your health.
It’s...