How sleep helps your brain make room for new memories
We all know that sleep helps us feel refreshed, but a new study from Cornell University has found that sleep does something even more...
Thinking of trying a detox? Here’s what you need to know first
What is a “detox”? It’s a process that involves using particular products, diets or other detoxification methods to try and rid the body of...
Two in three deaths related to obesity are caused by heart disease, study finds
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released a Clinical Consensus Statement on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease, presented at the ESC Congress in London,...
Lower BMI may signal early cognitive decline, study suggests
Body mass index (BMI), a commonly used measure of body fat based on a person’s weight and height, has long been associated with various...
Catching up on sleep over the weekend could lower heart disease risk by 20%
New research presented at the ESC Congress 2024 suggests that catching up on sleep during the weekend could reduce the risk of heart disease...
What happens to teeth as you age? And how can you extend the life...
A healthy smile helps us live long, well and happy lives. But just like our bodies, our teeth succumb to age-related changes.
So what happens...
How dangerous is insomnia? How fear of what it’s doing to your body can...
I (Leon) have recently seen several patients who were concerned their insomnia symptoms would increase their risk for dementia.
They were in their 70s and...
Scientists find a promising weight loss solution for all ages
A recent study by researchers at Tel Aviv University has revealed that the drug semaglutide can help people lose weight effectively, regardless of their...
How exercise influences addiction recovery
A University at Buffalo neuroscientist whose focus is the brain's reward system and its role in addiction is helping to illuminate how exercise can...
New research offers hope for healthier aging
Aging is a natural part of life that everyone experiences, but it often comes with challenges, including a higher risk of diseases like diabetes,...