This daily nutrient is critical to health in older people
A recent study published in Geriatrics found that more than half of older people in South Yorkshire don’t consume enough protein to stay healthy.
Researchers found...
Why some people get more benefits from exercise than others
Although everyone can benefit from exercise, the mechanistic links between physical fitness and overall health are not fully understood, nor are the reasons why...
This sleep pill can prevent kidney damage in obesity with diabetes
In a new study from the University of Granada, researchers found that melatonin protects from kidney damage caused by obesity with type 2 diabetes.
They...
How to have strong muscles when you are older
Starting around age 35, we begin to lose muscle mass. Although regular exercisers lose muscle as they age, inactive people can lose as much...
How much harm can a little excess salt do? Plenty
Many people know too much salt in their diet is a bad thing. Not nearly as many know exactly why.
"They're surprised at the degree...
Don’t count on caffeine to fight sleep deprivation, study shows
In a new study from Michigan State University, researchers found relying on caffeine to get you through the day isn't always the best way...
You can be free of chronic diseases and live longer with these 5 healthy...
In a recent study published in BMJ, researchers found that maintaining five healthy habits—eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body weight, not...
A 20-minute exercise can do wonder to your brain
In a recent study published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, researchers found that the brain derives substantial benefits from both...
How to combat the effects of aging on your skin
While it's often hard to appreciate our aging skin, it does tell a story. It speaks of our family heritage:
Genetic code mostly drives the...
Being a ‘night owl’ may increase diabetes risk if you’re overweight
In a new study from the University of Naples Federico II, researchers found that though obesity by itself can drive up heart disease risk,...