This stuff in body can help keep you from diabetes, even if you’re obese
In a new study, researchers found that a special calorie-burning type of body fat appears to help protect against an array of chronic ailments,...
This sleep problem may increase COVID-19 risk
Sleep apnea causes breaks in breathing (apnea) while a person is asleep. In a recent study at the Turku University Hospital and elsewhere, researchers found...
How to outsmart your COVID-19 fears and boost your mood in 2021
After a year of toxic stress ignited by so much fear and uncertainty, now is a good time to reset, pay attention to your...
Vaping may increase respiratory disease risk by more than 40%
A growing body of evidence points to the health risks of using e-cigarettes (or "vaping"). But because e-cigarettes are marketed as a less harmful alternative...
Resistance training can benefit older women just as much as older men
In a new study, researchers found that men and women aged over 50 can reap similar relative benefits from resistance training. While men are likely...
This supplement can help obese but otherwise healthy people lose weight
In a new study, researchers found that a compound given as a dietary supplement to overweight but otherwise healthy people in a clinical trial...
More than 85% of mild COVID-19 patients report loss of smell
In a new study, researchers found that reduced sense of smell, or olfactory dysfunction, is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19. They examined...
Malnutrition: Why it’s often undiagnosed, and possible signs to look For
Have you been experiencing unexpected weight loss? Feeling weak or tired? No appetite? Don’t brush off these symptoms. They could be signs of malnutrition, which...
Tiny wireless device could help with weight loss
Gastric bypass surgery is sometimes the last resort for those who struggle with obesity or have serious health-related issues due to their weight. Since this...
Physical activity is good for your concentration – here’s why
Whether it’s during the post-lunch slump or just one of those days, we all struggle to concentrate on what we’re doing sometimes, whether that’s...