Fragmented physical activity linked to higher death risk
Reduced physical activity during the day is widely seen as a harbinger of mortality in older people.
In a new study, researchers found fragmentation of...
This behavior may lead to overeating and weight gain
In a new study, researchers found that people are not very good at judging the energy-density of what they consume.
Inaccurate judgments about food energy...
Sleeping less than six hours, heart disease, stroke are deadly combo
In a new study, researchers found middle-aged adults with high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke could be at high risk...
Fitbit and music may help beat insomnia
In a new study, researchers found a novel solution to defeating insomnia with music but without the risk to one's hearing.
The research was conducted...
Many older Americans don’t have enough food, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found almost 10% of U.S. seniors don’t have enough food to eat.
They also found for those under 65 who...
Eating less red and processed meat may not protect health, new study shows
In a new study, researchers reviewed the evidence and have recommended that most adults should continue to eat their current levels of red and...
Sleeping pills may protect mental health in people with insomnia
In a new study, researchers found people with severe insomnia may benefit from taking a sedative to help address their sleep problems.
The medicine could...
Female orgasm is evolution’s happy gift
Aristotle was puzzled. Freud had his own ideas.
But no one theory has satisfactorily answered the question: Why do women have orgasms?
Orgasms in human females...
How to keep your feet healthy
It’s no surprise that healthy feet are important for feeling good and staying active.
With 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons...
Walking more may help you sleep better
In a new study, researchers found walking one more mile a week may help people sleep better at night.
While previous research has looked at...