How to protect your hearing effectively
Loud sounds can harm tiny structures in your inner ear. This can lead to noise-induced hearing loss or a condition called tinnitus. Tinnitus can...
Childhood obesity linked to scarce food options
Obesity affects about 1 in 5 kids in the U.S. It’s a growing concern. Carrying extra weight can raise a child’s risk of future...
Vitamin D’s benefits may depend on your weight
Vitamin D is essential for our bodies, helping us absorb key minerals like calcium and magnesium that keep our bones and muscles healthy.
We naturally...
How heart attacks trigger the body to increase sleep for healing
A recent study from Mount Sinai reveals that after a heart attack, the heart signals the brain to increase sleep, helping the heart recover...
Short bursts of vigorous exercise can boost brain function, study shows
For decades, research has shown that regular exercise improves not only physical health but also brain function. But what about short, intense bursts of...
Are cats good for our health?
Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years. And long before cat memes and viral TikToks took over the internet, they’ve been comforting...
Retired journalist fell asleep doing a crossword. He woke up amid a stroke.
Avid local politics follower and retired journalist Paul Krueger had a full day. He sat in on a San Diego City Council meeting, swam...
Standing desks are bad for your health – new study
The global market for standing desks is booming, projected to reach US$12.6 billion by 2032 (£9.7 billion).
These desks have been hailed as a simple...
Walking just more than 4000 steps daily can help you live longer, study finds
Good news for those who find intense workouts daunting: a large international study shows that you don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy...
What are the key links between obesity and type 2 diabetes?
Obesity has become one of the biggest health issues around the world, and it’s closely connected with type 2 diabetes. People who are obese...