People with type 2 diabetes should focus on weight loss, study finds
In a new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center and elsewhere, researchers recommended a pivotal change in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes to...
3 reasons to improve your core strength
Many are getting back to the gym, golf course or tennis court following a ‘COVID hiatus’.
As you amp up your active pursuits, Michigan Medicine...
Whole grain food could help reduce your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size
In a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers found middle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole...
10 small changes you can make today to prevent weight gain
Between the ages of 20 and 55, most adults gain between 0.5 and 1kg a year, which could see some people become overweight or...
This dieting method could help increase longevity
Whether intermittent fasting is called the 5:2 diet or the 16/8 method, celebrities swear that these eating regimens are a great way to lose weight.
Fasting is now trendy, but real science backs up claims that fasting two days...
These common exercises may protect against cognitive decline
In a recent study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, researchers found that cardiorespiratory exercise — walking briskly, running, biking and just about any other exercise...
Finishing exercise 2 hours before bedtime can benefit your sleep
Exercise is often associated positively with a good night's sleep. But if done at certain times of day, or shortly before bedtime, it can...
Looking to lose weight? Diet drinks might not be the sweet spot
In a new study from USC, researchers found drinks that contain the artificial sweetener sucralose may increase food cravings and appetite in woman and people...
Half of young children in U.S. harmed by lead contamination
In a new study from Quest Diagnostics Inc and elsewhere, researchers found about 50% of young children who were tested for lead had strong...
Exercise may reduce sleep apnea and improve brain health
In a new study from the University of São Paulo, researchers found exercise may help reduce symptoms of a common sleep disorder and improve...