Popular weight loss diet may may harm heart and kidney health
A new in-depth review has found that ketogenic (or keto) diets may do more harm than good for many people, especially those who are...
A surprising drug may help treat obesity and heart disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that an experimental drug originally developed for other health problems could help reduce obesity and improve heart...
The paradox of weight loss: Why losing pounds may not always lead to better...
One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognize as an obsession with weight control.
Thin was in, and magazines...
Scientists find a surprising link between obesity and food pleasure
We often think people gain weight because junk food tastes too good. But new research from the University of California, Berkeley, reveals a surprising...
Where you live may affect your risk of dementia, study finds
A new study suggests that people living in poorer neighborhoods may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those living in more...
Just 5 minutes weight training daily can boost your health, study shows
Good news for people who find it hard to exercise: just five minutes a day of a special kind of movement called “eccentric exercise”...
Can time-restricted eating help you lose weight?
Time-restricted eating is becoming a popular way to lose weight, but does it really work?
A new study from the University of Mississippi suggests it...
Research discovers a hidden cause of obesity
Obesity has been rising all over the world since the 1970s. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly...
What is reformer pilates? And is it worth the cost?
Reformer pilates is steadily growing in popularity, with new studios opening regularly in major cities all over the world.
But what exactly is reformer pilates?...
Working later in life strongly benefit your health and well-being
Many older Americans continue working after the age of 50, not just for financial reasons but also because it benefits their physical and mental...