20 grams of nuts a day could help you live longer, study finds
A recent study from Imperial College London and other research centers has found that eating just a small amount of nuts each day—about 20...
How common blood pressure medicine may affect your sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for staying healthy and feeling good. Sleep helps the body repair itself, supports brain function, and gives...
Big cause of muscle weakness in older people discovered
As we get older, many people notice they’re not as strong as they used to be. Lifting heavy objects becomes harder, getting out of...
Waist size compared to height may predict future heart failure better than BMI
A new study suggests that your waist size in relation to your height may be a stronger warning sign for future heart failure than...
Staying social could help you live longer, new study finds
Being socially active isn’t just good for your mood—it might actually help you live longer.
A new study published in the Journal of the American...
Struggling with anxiety? Keeping a regular sleep schedule may protect your heart
If you live with anxiety, sticking to a regular sleep schedule might do more than help you feel rested—it could also protect your heart.
A...
New study finds the key to fighting obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have discovered a promising new way to tackle obesity and its related conditions like fatty liver disease and type...
So your primary school child has a ‘boyfriend’ or ‘girlfriend’. Should you be worried
If you have a child in primary school, you may not be expecting to help them manage romantic relationships. Surely this is an issue...
Why every bit of movement matters for older adults’ health
A new study has some good news for older adults who find it hard to meet weekly exercise goals: even small amounts of movement...
Hitting the snooze button might be hurting your sleep, experts warn
Even though sleep experts advise against it, most people still hit the snooze button in the morning, hoping to catch a few extra minutes...