New study finds weight loss drugs help burn fat, not muscle
A new study to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) in Spain has found that people using popular weight loss...
Prolonged sitting damages forearm blood flow, study finds
Many people spend a large part of their day sitting—whether at work, while commuting, or during leisure time. But sitting for long periods isn’t...
How long-term obesity harms the brain and cognitive function
As obesity rates continue to climb around the world, scientists are trying to better understand how carrying excess weight affects more than just the...
Weekend warriors can live longer too, study finds
You don’t have to work out every day to live a longer, healthier life. According to a new study published in the Journal of the...
How exercise helps older adults stay sharp and strong, even when mentally tired
A new study has shown that regular physical activity can help older adults stay mentally and physically strong, especially when they’re feeling mentally tired.
The...
This exercise may help protect older people from dementia
Most people know that lifting weights can make your muscles stronger, help you lose fat, and boost your overall well-being.
But a new study from...
Can blood pressure drugs affect sleep and mental health?
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Sleep helps our bodies recover, supports brain function,...
How severe obesity raises the risk of 16 major health problems
A large new study led by Johns Hopkins University has found that obesity—especially severe obesity—is linked to a much higher risk of developing a...
Study shows a surprising link between obesity and vitamin C
A new study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found that people with higher body weight may not be getting enough vitamin C...
Scientists find a hidden link sleep pills and dementia
Many people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, a problem commonly known as insomnia. To cope, some turn to sleep aids—medications that are...