Night shift work may cause type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that exposure to a light-dark cycle that mimics the schedule of human shift workers could change insulin sensitivity...
Are you drinking enough water during winter months?
Remembering to drink enough water is easy during the summer, when higher temperatures and outdoor activities drive the point home.
But staying adequately hydrated is...
Watermelon may benefit health in obese people
In a new study, researchers found that eating watermelon in the form of powdered supplements helped obese individuals avoid some detrimental health effects of...
Walking and cycling to work linked to lower heart attack risk
In a new study, researchers found that walking and cycling to work were associated with fewer heart attacks across 43 million adults in England.
The...
This type of exercise may help control diabetes in obese people
Previous research has shown that excess fat in the liver causes local inflammation, which makes liver cells less sensitive to the action of insulin.
This...
About half of Americans may have obesity by 2030
In a new study, researchers found that about half of the adult U.S. population will have obesity and about a quarter will have severe...
How to enjoy the flavors of the season without derailing health
Staying healthy during the holidays doesn't mean you can't enjoy the parties and celebrations.
Indulging a little won't hurt—if you plan ahead for meals that...
Caring for a grandchild may protect mental health in older people
In a new study, researchers found caring for a grandchild may be linked to a lower risk of loneliness and social isolation in older...
Sleep disturbance may increase risk of migraine headaches
In a new study, researchers confirm that nightly sleep disturbance linked to daily risk of migraine headaches.
The research was conducted by a team from...
How to keep your muscles strong when you get 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 as...