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...
Increased stress hormones linked to high blood pressure, heart disease
In a new study from Kyoto University, researchers found adults with normal blood pressure and high levels of stress hormones were more likely to...
This common sleep problem may increase risk of high blood pressure, sudden death
In a recent study published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research, researchers found that people living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that occurs...
Your gut health influences your ability to lose weight
In a new study from the Institute for Systems Biology, researchers found gut microbiota influences the ability to lose weight in humans, according to...