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...
3 tips to lose your pandemic pounds safely
After a year and a half of COVID-19 quarantine, people around the globe are once again outdoors and basking in the sun.
Many have noticed...
Sitting too much can harm your mental health, new study shows
In a new study, researchers assessed the impact of sitting time and physical activity on mental health during the pandemic.
They found that the increase...
This sleep problem may increase risk of sudden death, high blood pressure
In a new study from Penn State College of Medicine, researchers found that people living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that occurs...