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How to take care of older loved ones during a pandemic

Mask orders. Constant cleaning. Quarantine. The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how many people live. This can be especially true for older adults. As one of the...

Gut health may be key to normal sleep, study shows

With the fall and winter holidays coming up, many will be pondering the relationship between food and sleep. In a new study, researchers hope they...

Exercising in this way could benefit people with type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that frequent exercise breaks during prolonged sitting may be better for blood vessel health in people with type...

Sleep is the ‘crystal ball’ to predict Alzheimer’s disease, study shows

In a recent study at the University of California, Berkeley and elsewhere, researchers found that getting plenty of deep, restorative sleep may offer a...

How to protect your mental and physical health this holiday season

Face coverings, social distancing and restructured holidays. As the pandemic continues to unravel, many of us have finally adjusted to our new normal. But with winter...

Diet, exercise and a push in the right direction can reduce heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that eating right and exercising are key to staving off the risk of heart disease, which includes heart...

How much weight loss do you need to have a healthy heart

In a recent study at Cleveland Clinic, researchers found that 5% to 10% of surgically induced weight loss is linked to improved life expectancy...

Eating dried fruit linked to better diet quality and health

Don't be afraid to toss a handful of raisins or dried apples in your Thanksgiving stuffing this year. In a new study, researchers found that...

Proper nutrition could boost your immune system

The holiday season is here, but unfortunately, so is the second wave of COVID-19 cases. As the days get cooler and wetter and the flu...

This hormone may switch off hunger, tackle obesity

In a new study, researchers found that a hormone that can suppress food intake and increase the feeling of fullness has shown similar results...