How to boost your metabolism after 50
As we age, it’s common to feel like our metabolism has slowed down. Metabolism is the process your body uses to turn food into...
Delayed REM sleep may signal early Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists have found that both the quality and amount of sleep we get can affect our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a new...
How to overcome weight loss plateaus
Losing weight can be challenging, and many people experience a frustrating moment where the scale stops moving, even when they’re sticking to their diet...
How intermittent fasting helps with weight loss
Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained a lot of attention in recent years as a simple and effective way to lose weight. Unlike traditional diets...
This widely used drug may prevent obesity, fatty liver, heart disease
Obesity is a significant global health challenge, linked to an increased risk of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver. Despite its widespread...
Fizzy water may boost weight loss and metabolic health
Drinking fizzy water might help with weight loss, but the effects are very small, according to a brief analysis published in the journal BMJ...
Can sleep position affect your heart and brain health?
There's no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is.
Questions about the importance...
How sleep affects your dementia risk
Sleep is essential for your overall health, but it plays an especially important role in protecting your brain.
Research has shown that poor sleep quality...
Natural ways to curb your appetite and lose weight
Losing weight can be challenging, especially when hunger strikes and makes it hard to stick to a healthy eating plan. Many people look for...
Inactive today, forgetful tomorrow: Lack of physical activity linked to mental decline
Nathan Kerr, a 27-year-old postdoctoral fellow at the University of Missouri, often finds his 81-year-old mentor, Frank Booth, running on a treadmill during office...