This common weight-loss drug can reduce body fat, protect your heart
In a new study from UT Southwestern, researchers found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health.
In people who are overweight...
Hard labor work may increase dementia risk by 55%
In a recent study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, researchers found that people doing hard physical work have...
Poor physical function from age 65 linked to higher death risk
In a new study from Université de Paris, researchers found increasing poor physical (motor) function from around age 65 is linked to an increased...
This small habit can greatly benefit people with slightly high blood pressure, cholesterol
In a statement from the American Heart Association, researchers suggest doctors should encourage otherwise healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol to sit...
Exercise could improve your health by changing your DNA
While it is widely known that regular physical exercise decreases the risk of virtually all chronic illnesses, the mechanisms at play are not fully...
These common eating habits may cause too much weight gain
In a recent study at the American Society for Nutrition virtual annual meeting, researchers found that the portion of food that you put on...
Eating rice may help prevent obesity, study finds
It is known that people who eat more dietary fiber and whole grains have lower body weight and cholesterol.
Previous research has shown that these...
Intermittent fasting — foolproof or fad?
Fad diets and exercise routines seem to come and go as often as the refrigerator calls out to people looking to lose a few...
People with heart disease need more help to lose weight
In a new study from the National University of Ireland, researchers found weight loss is given insufficient priority in the management of heart patients...
Too much body fat increases risk of these cancers
In a new study from the University of Cambridge, researchers found obesity increases the risk of developing cancers of the digestive system and it...