Why walking may be the key to a long and healthy life
Throughout history, few things have inspired as much quackery as the pills, potions and promises to slow ageing, boost vitality, or extend life. Yet,...
Owning a home rather than renting may slow down aging, study finds
We all know that our homes are important for our happiness and well-being, but recent research suggests that certain housing issues might actually speed...
Long-term use of anxiety and sleep drugs may strongly harm brain health
Medicines called benzodiazepines are often used to help people with anxiety or sleep problems. They are known to work very well, especially for short-term...
New compound shows promise for obesity and diabetes treatment
Obesity and diabetes are major health challenges worldwide, affecting millions of people and increasing the risk of serious problems like heart disease and strokes.
While...
Natural short sleepers have unique genetic mutation, study finds
Most of us are told that 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night is essential for good health. Lack of sleep, over time,...
New weight loss pill can reduce body weight by 13% within 12 weeks
A new weight loss pill called amycretin has shown impressive results in helping people lose significant amounts of weight in just three months.
According to...
Why your fingers always wrinkle the same way in water
Have you ever noticed that your fingers wrinkle in the same pattern every time you're in the water for too long?
According to new research...
Popular weight loss drug may reverse fatty liver disease
A groundbreaking clinical trial has revealed that the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic, also known as Wegovy, can stop and even reverse fatty liver disease....
Exercising less after 49 can cause big changes in brain
Most people know that as we get older, we tend to be less active. It’s often blamed on weaker muscles, joint pain, or simply...
This sleep problem is directly linked to cognitive decline
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the muscles in the throat relax...