Sleep, but not too much, to improve your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that even if you are a non-smoker who exercises and has no genetic risk to heart disease, skimping...
Cleaner air may bring big health benefits very quickly
In a new paper, researchers report that when people are breathing cleaner air, their health could be improved rapidly.
They conclude that people can reap...
Common diabetes drug may improve healthy aging
Metformin is the most commonly prescribed type 2 diabetes drug, yet scientists still do not fully know how it works to control blood sugar...
This diet may help you lose weight, balance blood sugar
In a new study, researchers found that a diet that follows the body clock may help with weight loss and blood sugar balance.
This diet...
Scientists find the cause of high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea
In a new study, researchers found the potential cause of high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea.
The research was conducted by a team...
What you should know about snow blindness
Sunburn can only occur during the summer – right? Wrong.
Sunburn is caused by excessive ultraviolet (UV) light exposure.
The amount of the sun’s UV light...
E-cigarettes and your health: Here’s what you need to know
Although e-cigarettes have been on the market for years, recent reports of vaping-linked illnesses have brought serious attention to these products.
More than 2,000 people...
Your body may have 43 times more BPA than previously estimated
In a new study, researchers have developed a more accurate method of measuring bispehnol A (BPA) levels in humans.
They have found that exposure to...
How to prevent holiday hazards for seniors
The menu is planned, the table is set, and the guests are invited.
But if you’re hosting older relatives and friends this holiday season, you’ll...
Mindfulness training may help you lower blood pressure
As the leading cause of death in both the United States and the world, heart disease claims nearly 18 million lives every year, according...