Night shift work might affect your brain health, study shows
The Trouble with Working Night Shifts
A new study from York University in Canada suggests that working night shifts or having a constantly changing work...
Scientists find the Link between poor sleep, brain inflammation, and Alzheimer’s risk
Sleep and Alzheimer’s: What’s the Connection?
New research suggests that poor sleep might be one of the earliest warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, thanks to...
Smoking before 20 makes it more addictive, study finds
The Impact of Early Smoking
A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2023 has brought new insights into the relationship between...
Seven healthy habits linked to lower risk of dementia, 20-year study finds
New research reveals that adhering to seven healthy lifestyle factors, known as the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7, could significantly lower the risk...
Unhealthy lifestyles before 60 linked to nursing home stays later
How Lifestyles Affect Nursing Home Admissions
New research suggests that people over 60 who don't take care of themselves are much more likely to end...
Fitbits get it right on activity, but not so much on sleep, study finds
You’ve probably seen people wearing Fitbits to track their steps, sleep, and more.
These gadgets have become really popular, but how accurate are they?
A new...
What your hands say about your health
Your hands reveal a lot about the state of your health. This is something that has been recognised since at least the time of...
The “almost retired” middle class is struggling, study finds
The middle class has often been described as the backbone of America. They're the everyday folks who have jobs, pay taxes, and take part...
Why your BMI doesn’t tell the whole story about your health
You might have heard of BMI, or Body Mass Index.
It's a quick way to check if your weight is healthy compared to your height....
Better sleep can slow down aging, study finds
What Sleep Apnea Is and Why It's a Problem
Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder where you briefly stop breathing while you sleep, sometimes for...