Why some people are night owls and others are early birds
We all know people who prefer to stay up late and sleep in, and others who naturally wake up early and feel most productive...
From diet to drugs: what really works for long-term weight loss
More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are currently overweight or obese, according to estimates from the World Health Organization. This staggering number highlights a...
New drug combo could effectively treat sleep apnea
A recent study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine offers new hope for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common...
How to address childhood obesity
Obesity affects about 1 out of every 5 kids. Carrying too much body fat can affect almost every system in your body. It can...
Childhood obesity may increase risk of severe weight stigma in adulthood
A recent study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center has found that adults who became severely obese before the age of 18...
Why older adults shouldn’t worry about having sore muscles after a workout – new...
Only 2% of people over the age of 70 strength train at least twice a week. This is worrying, as age-related muscle loss can...
Higher doses of this drug can control diabetes and weight loss better
Diabetes is a long-term condition where too much sugar stays in the blood. If not managed well, it can get worse over time, leading...
Natural ways to keep your kidneys healthy
Your kidneys do a lot of important work to keep you healthy. They filter waste and extra fluid from your blood, help balance minerals...
The bad effects of smoking, drinking and lack of exercise are felt by mid-30s
A new study has found that unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking too much alcohol, and not getting enough exercise can already start harming mental...
Yoga just as effective as strength training for knee osteoarthritis, study finds
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint condition that causes pain and limits movement, especially in the knees. It affects more than 595 million people...