How to do exercise creatively during the pandemic
With the coronavirus causing some gym-goers and regulars at the local recreation center to reconsider their workout spot, staying physically active means getting creative...
Caffeine and brain health: What you need to know
A hot cup of coffee or tea is a highlight of the morning for some people. It can make you feel awake and alert.
Caffeine...
How to manage seasonal allergies
Changing seasons bring a wide range of symptoms for allergy sufferers. Learn what you need to know about relieving your seasonal allergy symptoms.
The transition...
Belly fat linked to higher risk of early death, regardless of your weight
It’s well known that carrying extra fat around your waist can be harmful to your health, bringing greater risk of developing illnesses such as...
One-size-fits-all is no fit for heart health
From Weight Watchers to wearable tech, there are messages encouraging people to stay fit and healthy.
But in a new study, researchers found when it...
This vitamin may help you maintain muscles
As people age, they lose skeletal muscle mass and strength.
People over 50 lose up to 1% of their skeletal muscle mass each year, and...
This sleep treatment could protect heart health in people with prediabetes
A new study found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment at night can lower daytime resting heart rates in patients with prediabetes who...
Intermittent fasting is popular—but it doesn’t work for weight loss
The currently popular diet of intermittent fasting restricts eating to eight hours per day, separated by 16 hours of fasting.
In a new study, researchers...
This sleep problem linked to Alzheimer’s disease, study confirms
New research has confirmed long-suspected links between sleep apnea and Alzheimer's disease, finding identical signs of brain damage in both conditions.
While the cause of...
‘Awe walks’ can boost your emotional well-being, UCSF study shows
In a new study, researchers found that a regular dose of awe is a simple way to boost healthy 'prosocial' emotions such as compassion...