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Belly fat sends signals to brain that hurt your cognitive function

In a new study, researchers found that excessive belly fat gives our brain's immune cells heavy exposure to a signal that turns them against...

Sleep should be added as measure of heart health

Adding sleep to seven established metrics could create a stronger tool for predicting heart disease risk among middle-aged and older adults, new research shows. The...

Popular weight loss diet may bring risks to your heart health

The ketogenic diet might seem counterintuitive to good heart health. After all, it’s a low-carb, high-fat diet rich in meats, eggs, nuts and dairy. Fruits,...

Weight loss surgery may increase bone fracture risk

In a new study, researchers found that people who undergo weight loss surgery may face a higher risk of bone fractures. The research was conducted...

More physical activity could mean longer, healthier lives for older people

In two new studies, researchers found that older adults may be able to live longer, healthier lives by increasing physical activity that doesn’t have...

Want a better sleep? Prebiotics could help

In a new study, researchers found that specific fibers known as prebiotics can improve sleep and boost stress resilience by influencing gut bacteria. The research...

This common supplement could improve your night vision quickly

Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), a polyunsaturated fatty acid found in mackerel, herring, tuna, and halibut, is known to be present in high concentrations in the...

Being overweight may raise risk of advanced prostate cancer

In a new study, researchers link being overweight in middle age and later adulthood to a greater risk of advanced prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is...

Fasting at night or in the morning? Listen to your biological clock

In recent years, diet trends such as Intermittent Fasting have popularized the practice of delayed or restricted eating for many individuals looking to manage...

More people are poisoned by essential oils

Essential oils are aromatic, volatile liquids extracted from plant material by steam distillation and named for the plants from which they are derived. The oils...