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...
How positive emotions influence your health
Do you tend to look on the sunny side, or do you see a future filled with dark, stormy skies?
A growing body of research...
Thinking about your thyroid: Get to know this small but mighty gland
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...
Poor sleep can make it hard to maintain weight loss
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen found that not getting enough good quality sleep undermines people's attempts to keep weight off after dieting.
They also...
Obesity linked to higher risk of broken bones in women
Scientists from CHU de Quebec Research Center found that women with obesity and overweight, particularly women with high waist circumference, are more susceptible to...