This sleep issue may increase risk of heart rhythm disorders
Younger adults who experience insomnia may face an elevated risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib) earlier in life, according to a comprehensive study involving...
Scientists find why obesity could cause inflammation
The Important Role of Fat
Fat is not just an energy storage in our bodies; it plays vital roles in hormone production and other essential...
Men with this sleep problem more likely to have Parkinson’s disease
Recent research has accentuated a compelling linkage between certain sleep disorders, specifically sleepwalking and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD), and an elevated...
How chronic stress may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Karolinska Institutet researchers have recently explored the relationship between chronic stress, depression, and the development of Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment, shedding light...
‘What did the doctor say?’ Boosting health literacy falls on more than just the...
The responsibility of understanding what a health care professional is saying during a visit to the doctor's office falls on more than just the...
What’s insomnia like for most people who can’t sleep? You’d never know from the...
Hollywood appears fascinated by sleep’s impact on the mind and body. Blockbuster movies featuring someone living with insomnia include Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Fight...
What is the OMAD diet? Is one meal a day actually good for weight...
What do British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and singer Bruce Springsteen have in common?
They’re among an ever-growing group of public figures touting the benefits...
Obese elderly more likely to have poor sleep, lower muscle strength, and worse mental...
In the scenario of globally ageing populations, a study from the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil, published in Scientific Reports, signals alarming...
Scientists find the cause of inflammation in obesity
While frequently demonized in popular narratives, fat tissue is an intricate and vital organ, playing pivotal roles in energy storage and hormone production.
Nonetheless, the...
New diabetes drug could control blood sugar and body weight better, study finds
Understanding how our bodies function is fascinating, and sometimes, digging deep into health conditions like diabetes can provide surprising information, like its unseen effects...