Lifestyle changes may reduce cognitive decline in older people
In a new study, researchers found that lifestyle changes may help to improve cognition in older adults experiencing a cognitive decline that precedes dementia. The...
Cutting calories in meals may help you live longer and prevent many diseases
Cutting calories significantly may not be an easy task for most, but it's tied to a host of health benefits ranging from longer lifespan...
Even moderate alcohol drinking could damage your brain
In a new study, researchers found that even moderate alcohol drinking is linked to decreased brain volume. The research was conducted by a team at...
New wireless device could monitor sleep positions without cameras or body sensors
MIT researchers have developed a wireless, private way to monitor a person’s sleep postures — whether snoozing on their back, stomach, or sides —...
How laughter can help your heart
If the past six months of quarantines, social distancing and unrelenting Covid-19 news coverage has left you feeling stressed and worried, you're not alone. A...
For people with type 2 diabetes, the dose of exercise matters
In a new study, researchers found for people with type 2 diabetes, both aerobic exercise training (like walking or jogging) and resistance exercise training...
Fatter legs linked to lower risk of high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found adults with fatter legs — meaning they have a higher percentage of total body fat tissue in their...
How to protect your eye health as you age
Retinal conditions, including diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy, are among the leading causes of blindness and low vision in...
This well-known drug may help reduce muscle aging
With life expectancy increasing, age-related diseases are also on the rise, including sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass due to aging. In a new study,...
COVID-19 stress may be hard to beat even with more exercise, study shows
In a new study, researchers found exercise could help reduce anxiety and stress, but it may not be enough for the levels caused by...