Brush your teeth to protect your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that brushing teeth frequently is linked to lower risks of atrial fibrillation (a common irregular heartbeat disease) and...
How to stop the snore effectively
Roses, candy and a candlelit dinner are nice, romantic gestures that many of us fall back on for Valentine's Day.
In addition to these gifts,...
These 3 diets may help lose weight, lower blood pressure and blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found that there were some weight loss and health benefits for overweight adults who followed the Mediterranean, Intermittent Fasting...
What you should know about thyroid disease
More than 20 million Americans have thyroid disease, but 60% don't know it.
A Michigan Medicine endocrinologist discusses who's at risk, signs to look for...
Feeling sick? When to take a break from your exercise
You just worked out all of the kinks in your workout routine and now… you're sick.
What do you do? Do you sweat through it...
To prevent dementia, pay attention to your exercise intensity
A recent study from McMaster University examined the impact of exercise on the brain and found that high-intensity workouts improve memory in older adults.
The...
Cannabis may not reduce sleep problems, cancer pain in the long run
In a new study, researchers found that medicinal cannabis might not ease sleep problems in people with chronic pain over the long term, because...
Traditional Chinese herb may help treat obesity
Overweight and obesity have become a severe public health problem around the world.
Current anti-obesity strategies are mainly aimed at restricting calorie intake and absorption.
In...
Belly fat linked to repeated heart attacks
In a new study, researchers found that heart attack survivors who carry excess fat around their waist are at increased risk of another heart...
Exercise could boost your memory like caffeine
In a new study, researchers found that brisk walks—even as short as 20 minutes—can provide your working memory just as much pep as that...