This common diet may increase sleep loss, insomnia
Insomnia is often treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy or medications, but these can be expensive or carry side effects.
In a recent study from Columbia University,...
Common myths about water drinking may damage health in older people
Dehydration is thought to affect between a third to nearly half of frail older people and is associated with a higher risk of adverse...
Physical activity could help you reduce appetite, avoid overeating
In a new study, researchers found that regular physical activity could help reduce appetite and lose weight.
The research was conducted by a team at...
Green neighborhoods may help delay menopause
Living near green spaces is associated with a wide variety of benefits, including a lower risk of obesity, improved attention capacity in children and...
Main causes of muscle loss and how to prevent it
Starting around age 35, we begin to lose muscle mass.
Although regular exercisers lose muscle as they age, inactive people can lose as much as...
Common dental floss may increase these toxic chemicals in your body
PFAS chemicals are used in a range of consumer products, including fast food packaging, non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, and stain-resistant carpets.
People can be exposed...
Green tea combined with exercise may help treat fatty liver disease
In a new study, researchers found that the combination of green tea extract and exercise may reduce the severity of the obesity-related fatty liver...
Smelling your lover’s shirt may help you sleep better
In a new study, researchers found that the scent of a romantic partner can improve sleep.
They found study participants who were exposed to their...
You just need 15 minutes a day to lose weight effectively
Dietary self-monitoring is widely viewed as so unpleasant and time-consuming, many would-be weight-losers can’t muster the will power to do it.
In a recent study...
Popular sleep and anxiety drug may cause addiction
In a recent paper, researchers say that a class of drugs called benzodiazepines that can help treat anxiety and insomnia may lead to dangerous...