Blue light could help reduce high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that exposure to blue light could decrease blood pressure, reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
The study is...
Can’t sleep? Fruit flies and energy drinks offer new clues
Study finds new mechanism for regulating sleep in fruit flies using an ingredient commonly found in energy drinks
Sleep is an essential behavioral state in...
How many calories do you burn?
It depends on time of day
Researchers reporting in Current Biology have made the surprising discovery that the number of calories people burn while at rest changes...
Taking time off doesn’t have to mean distant travel
If you’re looking to squeeze in a vacation before the hectic fall schedule resumes, visions of exotic beaches or sightseeing abroad may come to...
Lifespan is increasing in people who live to 65, Stanford study shows
Stanford biologist Shripad Tuljapurkar had assumed humans were approaching the limit to their longevity.
That’s what previous research had suggested.
But what he observed in 50...
No butts – it’s time to help people with mental health conditions quit smoking
Australians with mental health conditions are more than twice as likely to be smokers as the general population.
About 22% of people with a mental...
5 foods that could make your bones and joints strong
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone density.
Many, however, have no symptoms until they suffer a bone fracture.
“Bone disease...
How your community could influence your health
You probably already know that your genes can affect your health.
So can the choices you make, such as getting enough exercise and eating healthy...
Back pain a big health risk for older women
In a new study, researchers at Boston Medical Center found that frequent, persistent back pain is linked to earlier death in a study of...
High-protein diet does not influence your kidney function
A widely held and controversial myth that high-protein diets may cause kidney damage in healthy adults has been debunked by scientists at McMaster University.
Researchers...