Obesity, but not poor diet and inactivity, linked to higher risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater risk of dementia later in life; however, poor diet...
Hydration myths may strongly harm health in older people
In a new study, researchers found that myths about healthy water drinking may be putting older people's health at risk by discouraging them from...
This nutrient may reduce obesity-linked inflammation
In a new study, researchers found that glutamine could help people with obesity reduce inflammation of fat tissue and reduce fat mass.
They also show...
6 tips for healthy eating during the holidays
Between bountiful buffets and “food-pushing relatives,” the winter holidays hold landmines for those trying to eat healthy.
The biggest challenge is thinking of the period...
5 signs you may have a big risk of sleep apnea
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...
Night shift work may cause type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that exposure to a light-dark cycle that mimics the schedule of human shift workers could change insulin sensitivity...
Are you drinking enough water during winter months?
Remembering to drink enough water is easy during the summer, when higher temperatures and outdoor activities drive the point home.
But staying adequately hydrated is...
Watermelon may benefit health in obese people
In a new study, researchers found that eating watermelon in the form of powdered supplements helped obese individuals avoid some detrimental health effects of...
Walking and cycling to work linked to lower heart attack risk
In a new study, researchers found that walking and cycling to work were associated with fewer heart attacks across 43 million adults in England.
The...
This type of exercise may help control diabetes in obese people
Previous research has shown that excess fat in the liver causes local inflammation, which makes liver cells less sensitive to the action of insulin.
This...