How to sleep better for a healthy life
We spend up to one-third of our lives sleeping.
Sleep is a basic human need, much like food and water, and is crucial to our...
Smoking may increase your risk for dementia and cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers found that cigarette smoking is linked to increased lesions in the brain’s white matter, called white matter hyperintensities.
White matter...
More than 40% of U.S. adults have obesity, experts say
In a new report, researchers say that the prevalence of obesity was 42.4% among U.S. adults from 2017 to 2018.
The research was conducted by...
Why it is hard for people with fatty liver disease to lose weight
Fatty liver disease affects about one in three Australians and is often associated with being overweight or obese.
If left untreated, it can lead to...
Exercising in this way may be best for your heart health
In a new statement, researchers found that for most people, the benefits of aerobic exercise far outweigh the risks.
However, extreme endurance exercise—such as participation...
Obesity leads to premature aging, new study shows
Globally, an estimated 1.9 billion adults and 380 million children are overweight or obese.
According to the World Health Organization, more people are dying from...
Mid-life weight gain linked to faster decline in lung function in older age
In a new study, researchers found that mid-life weight gain is linked to an acceleration in the natural decline in lung capacity that comes...
Risk factors and treatments of sleep apnea everyone should know
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...
Why poor sleep may increase heart disease risk in women
In a new study, researchers found that women who sleep poorly tend to overeat and consume a lower-quality diet.
The findings provide new insight into...
Olive oil in this diet may delay aging, extend lifespan
In a new study, researchers discovered a potential new way in which diet influences aging-related diseases.
They discovered that olive oil in the Mediterranean diet...