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Common fruit compound provides anti-aging benefits to human body

It is a fact of life that skeletal muscles begin to lose strength and mass once a person reaches the age of 50. Pomegranate, a...

Working out while staying safe during the coronavirus outbreak

As people are advised to stay home and as the list of gathering places being closed to limit the spread of the coronavirus grows,...

Is your excessive sleepiness actually a disease?

Sleep experts warn that extreme sleepiness may not be from stress, but a sleeping disorder. Exceptional sleepiness doesn’t always mean you’re stressed out or have...

Older men may have weaker thirst perception, higher dehydration risk

In a new study, researchers found that sex hormones and age play a role in dehydration differences in men and women. Older males may have...

Getting too little—or too much—sleep may be bad for your heart

Whether you like to burn the midnight oil to check emails or binge-watch your favorite series, toss and turn or sleep until mid-morning, it...

A new way to treat damaged knee cartilage

Cartilage, the slippery tissue on the ends of and between bones, provides cushioning and shock absorption. Specifically, in the knee, the articular cartilage at the...

Balanced protein intake may prevent muscle loss in older people

In a new study, researchers found that eating more protein at breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age. But...

This study shows an effective way to increase fat loss

A recent study from the Universities of Glasgow and elsewhere found that moderate-intensity exercise combined with a supplement that suppresses appetite could boost the...

Why you should floss and go to the dentist regularly

Most people know that good oral hygiene—brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits—is linked to good health. In a new study, researchers offer fresh evidence to...

New sleep method may help improve memory function

In a new study, researchers have developed an innovative method for bolstering memory processes in the brain during sleep. The method relies on a memory-evoking...