Why do I fall asleep on the sofa but am wide awake when I...
After a long day, you flop onto the sofa and find yourself dozing off while watching TV. The room is nice and warm, the...
‘Exercise switch’ in muscles can boost your desire to exercise
Exercise is good for our health, but many people struggle to find the motivation to stay active.
Researchers, led by Guadalupe Sabio from the National...
Why weight-loss drugs alone are not enough
Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide, found in Wegovy and Ozempic, have shown great promise in helping people manage obesity.
These drugs belong to a class called...
Why weight loss can help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It’s often called the "silent killer"...
Why your 40s and 60s feel like your body is changing
If you've ever felt like your body is suddenly going through big changes in your 40s or 60s, it might not just be in...
How childhood sleep habits could influence future alcohol and marijuana use
A good night's sleep is vital for children's health and development, but it might also play a role in their future choices regarding alcohol...
What America can learn from Australia to boost life expectancy
Despite being home to some of the world’s most dangerous animals, Australia has consistently led the English-speaking world in life expectancy for the past...
Why weight loss surgery could lower heart failure risk
A new study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) suggests that weight loss surgery may significantly reduce the risk of heart failure...
How intermittent fasting and a special compound can help you live longer
New research has uncovered how intermittent fasting, a popular eating pattern, can help regulate aging by triggering a natural process in our cells called...
Vegan diet more effective than Mediterranean diet for reducing harmful compounds and promoting weight...
A new study has found that a low-fat vegan diet is more effective at reducing harmful dietary compounds and promoting weight loss than the...