Long-time sitting and sugary diet harm men’s health more, study finds
A groundbreaking study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine has revealed that short-term lifestyle modifications, such as reduced physical activity and increased...
Scientists find new cause of obesity epidemic
Most of us think that people gain weight because they eat too much or don't exercise enough. But what if there were something else...
Afternoon or evening exercise linked to better blood sugar control
A new study conducted by Dr. Jeroen van der Velde and his team at the Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands,...
5-minute walk every half hour can reduce harm of sitting, study suggests
A research team in the United States has found a straightforward way to mitigate the health risks associated with prolonged sitting.
According to a study...
How your sleep habits could influence your risk of type 2 diabetes
A diverse group of medical researchers in the Netherlands has made a significant discovery. They found that how much you sleep could be tied...
Scientists find alarming link between hip fractures and neglected care facilities
You'd think that folks living in care facilities would get the best care, right?
Not always, says a new study that looked at skeletal remains...
Think twice before popping that sleep pill: what you need to know
Are you one of the many Americans who reach for a sleep aid when you're tossing and turning? If so, you’re far from alone.
But...
Sleep drugs may be linked to increased risk of dementia in older people
New research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease suggests that the use of sleep medications is associated with an increased risk of developing...
The surprising link between inflammation and weight loss after bariatric surgery
Obesity is a growing concern that costs the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK around £6 billion a year, a number projected to...
Job security can extend your life, new study finds
In today's working world, many people work in jobs that offer little security or benefits. These jobs might pay low wages, offer no job...