Slow walking at age 45 may be a sign of faster aging
In a new study, researchers found that how fast people walk can be used as an indicator of how fast they are aging.
They found...
Keep your immune system in top shape during COVID-19 pandemic with these tips
For years, Dr. Ahmad Garrett-Price has been counseling patients about the need to keep their immune systems strong, emphasizing exercise, nutrition and sleep.
As the...
Long nap and sleep could mean higher stroke risk
A recent study from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology found that people who take long naps during the day or sleep 9...
Amid coronavirus crisis, exercise caution when exercising outdoors
Even as government officials warn us to "stay home, stay safe" during the coronavirus pandemic, people are flocking to parks, trails and sidewalks to...
Red wine component could mimic estrogen to boost healthy aging
In a new study, researchers found that some dietary compounds such as resveratrol, which is commonly found in red wine, can mimic estrogen to...
Medicinal cannabis could help people with insomnia sleep better
In a new study, researchers have shown that medicinal cannabis can be used as a novel treatment for adults suffering from chronic insomnia.
The research...
How to sleep healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic
The constant barrage of news about the global coronavirus pandemic is causing fear, stress and anxiety for many during waking hours and preventing them...
Opioid prescriptions linked to obesity, new study shows
In two new studies, researchers shed light on the relationship between obesity and the use of prescription opioids in the United States.
One of the...
Sleeping too much or too little may increase risk of this dangerous lung disease
A recent study from the Universities of Manchester and elsewhere discovered that people who regularly sleep for more than 11 hours or less than...
How stress can cause gray hair
A new study shows that stress really can give you gray hair. Researchers found that the body’s fight-or-flight response plays a key role in...