How to deal with chronic disease in uncertain times
Coping with emergencies is challenging in the best of situations. During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are just trying to get by each...
How to assess aging?
Medical advances are helping people around the world live longer.
But longer life is linked to a gradual loss of physical abilities. Strength, balance, and...
Better sleep, better blood sugar
A new study has found that people who sleep too little or go to bed late may experience greater fluctuations in their blood sugar...
Sleep supplement may protect muscles from obesity and diabetes
A new international study led by the University of Granada suggests that melatonin, a hormone known for regulating sleep, may also help protect muscles...
Sleep problems in Parkinson’s disease can be a major challenge
A new study from Ireland’s Maynooth University has found that 84% of Parkinson’s disease patients struggle with sleep problems, which significantly affect their mental health,...
This small berry may help fight cancer, diabetes, obesity
Scientists from Université de Montréal have made an exciting discovery about the camu-camu berry, a fruit native to the Amazon rainforest. Already known for...
How does toothpaste affect the good bacteria in your mouth?
The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of...
Build social bonds to protect health
From an early age, we learn that nutritious foods and physical activity can help us stay healthy. Growing evidence now suggests that social connections...
Why deep belly fat is the key to successful weight loss
Not all body fat is the same when it comes to health and weight loss. Fat that sits just under the skin, called subcutaneous...
Semen quality strongly linked to life expectancy in men
A large study of nearly 80,000 men has found that sperm quality is linked to how long men live.
The research, published in Human Reproduction, shows that men with higher...