Widely used sleep supplement can boost memory and combat cognitive decline
Recent research from Tokyo Medical and Dental University has uncovered a potential new approach to preserving memory and protecting against cognitive decline, a common...
How can I get some sleep? Which treatments actually work?
Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Do you stay awake for a long time at night? Do these sleep problems make you feel fatigued,...
The power of a 15-minute workout: how gamification can boost your wellness
In today's fast-paced work environment, companies are always looking for ways to help employees stay active and healthy. From lunchtime yoga sessions to "walk...
A compound in oranges might help fight obesity and prevent diabetes
Scientists from Western University have discovered a promising compound in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin that may help combat obesity and reduce the...
How weight training can help manage diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes blood sugar (glucose). Managing diabetes involves more than just taking medications and monitoring...
How GLP-1 weight loss drugs affect the liver
Drugs such as Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy have made news for their abilities to treat diabetes and encourage weight loss.
These drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1...
How fitness and lifestyle choices can slow down aging
A recent editorial titled "Physical fitness and lifestyles associated with biological aging" highlights how staying physically fit and making healthy lifestyle choices can influence...
New obesity drug Tirzepatide could help prevent type 2 diabetes
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have discovered that the weight-loss drug tirzepatide could significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D)...
Just 15 minutes a day could change your health
A new study reveals that just 15 minutes of physical activity a day, combined with a touch of friendly competition, can significantly boost your...
How accurate are wearable fitness trackers? Less than you might think
Back in 2010, Gary Wolf, then the editor of Wired magazine, delivered a TED talk in Cannes called "the quantified self."
It was about what...