Once or twice weekly daytime nap may lower heart attack/stroke risk
In a new study from the University Hospital of Lausanne, researchers found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower...
No pain, no gain in exercise for peripheral artery disease
About 8.5 million in the United States and about 250 million people worldwide have lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD). People with PAD have...
Trying not to overeat? How you eat matters
In a new study from The Pennsylvania State University, researchers found people who eat faster or take larger bites are more likely to eat...
The best foods for brain health
It's easy to see the connection between an unhealthy diet and an expanding waistline. The connection between food and brain health can be harder...
People with depression lack this stuff in the brain to fight chronic stress
In a new study from Emory University, researchers found a novel biomarker indicating resilience to chronic stress.
But this biomarker is largely absent in people...
5 reasons you need to see a gut-health doctor
If you regularly experience common ailments—like heartburn or stomachaches that don't improve with over-the-counter medications, or you have severe pain or other symptoms—a gastroenterologist...
This type of exercise may increase your risk of motor neuron disease
In a new study from the University of Sheffield, researchers found frequent strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing (MND) in certain people
The findings...
Overcoming midlife barriers to exercise and better health
It can literally be as easy as a walk in the park.
Just 30 minutes of movement – anything that gets your heart beating faster...
Listening to music near bedtime can harm your sleep
Most people listen to music throughout their day and often near bedtime to wind down.
But In a new study from Baylor University, researchers found...
This exercise can benefit cognitive function in older people, study confirms
In a new study from Florida Atlantic University, researchers confirm that aerobic physical activity and exercise training may delay or prevent the onset of...