Why belly fat is bad for your thinking
In a new study, researchers found for the first time that less muscle and more body fat may affect how flexible our thinking gets...
Having too little or too much water could both harm cognitive functions
Not getting enough water is enough to make you feel sluggish and give you a headache.
But in a new study, researchers found that it...
How to maintain your mental wellness this holiday season
There are things people who are at risk of depression should keep in mind as they enter the holiday season, but Christmas isn't necessarily...
Greenhouse gas emissions linked to obesity
In a new study, researchers found that the increasing average body size of people on Earth, in addition to the growing world population may...
Scientists find the key to boosting men’s fertility
In a new study, researchers found that a diet low in fat and high in egg whites could be the key to boosting male...
Obesity, but not poor diet and inactivity, linked to higher risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater risk of dementia later in life; however, poor diet...
Hydration myths may strongly harm health in older people
In a new study, researchers found that myths about healthy water drinking may be putting older people's health at risk by discouraging them from...
This nutrient may reduce obesity-linked inflammation
In a new study, researchers found that glutamine could help people with obesity reduce inflammation of fat tissue and reduce fat mass.
They also show...
6 tips for healthy eating during the holidays
Between bountiful buffets and “food-pushing relatives,” the winter holidays hold landmines for those trying to eat healthy.
The biggest challenge is thinking of the period...
5 signs you may have a big risk of sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which people’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
When left untreated, the disease may increase the risk of...