Scientists discover the brain’s “tipping point” that triggers sleep
Falling asleep might feel like a slow drift into slumber, but new research shows it actually happens in an instant.
Scientists have discovered that the...
Non-sugar sweeteners can help maintain weight loss, study finds
Researchers from Maastricht University and the University of Copenhagen have found that using sweeteners and sweetness enhancers in a healthy, low-sugar diet can help...
Exercise can prevent depression caused by junk food
A new study led by researchers at University College Cork and APC Microbiome Ireland has uncovered how exercise can help protect mental health, even...
Why does putting back the clocks an hour disrupt us so much?
The disruption of sleeping and waking patterns from the daylight saving clock change reveals a great deal about our everyday reliance on the interaction...
Renting a home could be aging you faster, new study warns
Many people know that having a good home is important for their health and happiness. But new research shows that where and how you...
Your eyes could predict aging speed and heart attacks, study finds
A new study from McMaster University and the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) has found that the tiny blood vessels in your eyes may...
A normal BMI may hide dangerous belly fat
Many people believe that if they have a normal body mass index, or BMI, they are safe from health problems linked to being overweight.
But...
The best exercises to naturally lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
If it’s not managed properly, it can lead to serious health problems like...
How an obesity gene may prevent heart disease
Obesity is often linked to serious health problems like heart disease and high cholesterol.
But a new study has found something surprising: people who are...
Deep sleep might help wash away brain waste, study finds
Why do we really need to sleep? A new study from Japan suggests that deep sleep might play an important role in cleaning the...