More access to daylight at home may improve your sleep, mental health
In a new study from Icahn Mount Sinai, researchers found more access to daylight at home improves circadian alignment, sleep and mental health in...
Nuts are not linked to weight gain, study finds
In a new study from the University of Toronto, researchers found that nuts do not contribute to weight gain.
They found there is no association...
Strength training can burn fat effectively
In a new study from the University of New South Wales, researchers found strength training can help gain muscles and burn fat effectively.
They found...
Weight loss drugs, surgery could treat high blood pressure
In a new statement from the American Heart Association, researchers suggest that losing weight can be crucial to controlling blood pressure.
But when diet and...
Scientists find new causes of obesity
In a new study from the University of Virginia, researchers found 14 genes that can cause weight gain and three that can prevent it.
The...
A year of committed exercise in middle age reversed worrisome heart failure
In a new study from Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, researchers found a year of exercise training helped to preserve or increase the youthful elasticity...
Poor sleep linked with higher blood sugar
People with diabetes have high levels of blood sugar (or blood glucose). When blood sugar builds up too high, it causes harmful effects.
A study...
Lack of exercise and poor nutrition could increase your dementia risk
In a new study from King's College London, researchers found that both diet and exercise can influence the risk of cognitive decline and dementia...
Fruit, vegetables and exercise can make you happier
In a new study from the University of Kent, researchers found that fruit and vegetable consumption and exercise can increase levels of happiness.
While the...
Physical activity is helpful after a stroke, but how much is healthy?
Jeff Vallance jump-started every day with a 4-mile run. It woke him up and kept him feeling fit. As an expert in chronic disease...