Oversleep on the weekend cannot compensate for sleep loss in the week
In a new study, researchers found sleeping in on the weekend can not help repair the damage from a week of sleep loss.
The research...
Scientists discover why some people have high risk of gout
In a recent study, researchers found a genetic variant that may help understand why some people are at risk of gout.
The research was conducted...
Smoking and drinking alcohol may be double trouble for the brain
A new study has shown that the joint use of tobacco and alcohol may increase neural damage in some brain regions.
Previously, scientists have found...
Deep sleep may boost the brain cleaning system, reduce Alzheimer’s risk
In a new study, researchers found the depth of sleep could influence the brain's ability to wash away waste and toxic proteins.
The research was...
Why women may have better kidney functions than men
Kidney failure is an end-stage kidney disease.
It happens when the kidneys can no longer remove waste from your blood and control the level of...
Resistance training, even just once a week, could benefit older people
A new study from the University of Jyväskylä has shown that resistance training can improve the health of people who are 65 years and...
Obesity and weak self-control feed each other
In a new review, researchers suggest a reciprocal relationship between obesity and weak self-control.
They suggest obesity reduces self-control and reduced self-control could lead to...
How to clean your house to prevent spring allergy and asthma symptoms
As spring is coming, many people may face the risk of spring allergy and asthma.
Scientists suggest people clean out winter’s cobwebs and freshen up...
How to have better liver health
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is a very common liver disorder.
In the disease, excess fat is accumulated in the liver of people who...
Writing down what you eat may be the best way to lose weight
Recent studies have found that monitoring and recording calorie and fat intake throughout the day is the single best way to predict weight loss...