To vape or not to vape?
The downsides of e-cigarettes have recently come into sharp relief as several teens and adults have been hospitalized with severe lung damage doctors suspect...
How your body clock linked to obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers have found connections linking diabetes and obesity to circadian rhythm, often referred to as the body clock.
The research was...
It’s never too late to reap health rewards of exercise, strength training
As people age, physical activity still needs to be part of the game plan for living a healthy, happy life—and experts say it's never...
Long-term night-shift work may increase risk for multiple sclerosis
In a new study, researchers found that people who do night-shift work for more than 20 years have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis...
Waist size, not BMI, may predict coronary artery disease better
In a new study, researchers found the location of the fat that matters most for heart health.
They found belly fat representing the greatest harm...
Excess body fat may increase your risk of depression
In a new study, researchers found carrying excess body fat could increase the risk of depression.
The found the more fat, the greater the probability...
Investing for your retirement? Add physical activity to your portfolio
In a new research paper, researchers suggest if you're a middle-aged or older adult saving for retirement, it's never too late to think about...
Obesity linked to weakened response to food taste
In a new study, researchers found obesity is connected with a reduced response to taste.
The research was conducted by a team from Binghamton University,...
Scientists confirm optimists can live longer
In a new study, researchers have found that individuals with greater optimism are more likely to live longer and to achieve "exceptional longevity”, that...
The key to preventing, treating obesity, type 2 diabetes
What if we could treat obesity or type 2 diabetes by changing the way our cells take out the trash?
Just as a household can't...