E-cigarettes can cause inflammation in the gut
In a new study, researchers found that the chemicals found in e-cigarettes disrupt the gut barrier and trigger inflammation in the body, potentially leading...
5 tips to help you keep exercising this new year
Exercising more is one of the most common new year resolutions people make.
But more than a quarter of people fail to keep their resolutions,...
More exercise in midlife means better brain health in later life
In a new study, researchers found that the more physical activity people do in midlife the better their brain health in later life.
The research...
Sleep disorders plague stroke survivors – and put them at risk
People who have strokes or mini-strokes often experience a wide range of sleep disorders in the months that follow, a problem that can put...
This tea may help you lose weight during sleep
In a new study, researchers found that drinking oolong tea might help people lose weight while they sleep.
The research was conducted by a team...
This drug may help prevent muscle aging in older people
Even during peak years, human muscles begin to shrink and become less strong.
Unfortunately, this is a natural part of aging. For some people, the...
These 5 things can strongly reduce reflux and heartburn, Harvard study shows
In a new study, researchers found that five diet and lifestyle factors can make a significant impact on gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) or heartburn symptoms.
The...
Obesity can weaken heart muscle in common heart failure
For decades, about half of all patients with heart failure appear to have hearts that contract normally—a syndrome now known as heart failure with...
Researchers discover the real cause of obesity
Conventional wisdom suggests that an increasingly sedentary and germ-free lifestyle, resulting in low daily energy expenditure, is a primary cause underlying rising rates of...
Simple exercises can effectively boost your fitness
In a new study, researchers examined the effectiveness of old-school physical training and found that simple bodyweight exercises, when performed vigorously over short periods,...