Short bursts of vigorous activity can cut cancer risk
According to a recent study by the University of Sydney, Australia, engaging in a total of 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity each day can...
Seven techniques to avoid weight regain, approved by experts
Losing weight is challenging. But as anyone who has ever successfully lost weight knows, it’s avoiding weight regain that’s the real challenge.
This is true...
Millions of Americans believe aromatherapy works – but for many doctors, it still doesn’t...
The history of using essential oils and their aromas to improve health and well-being dates back thousands of years.
Like today, patients would inhale or...
Body clock disruptions may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer's disease is a common type of dementia that affects about 50 million people worldwide.
The main symptom is memory loss, but patients can also...
One-minute bursts of activity everyday could help you live longer
Research led by the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Center, Australia, has found that incorporating three to four one-minute bursts of vigorous activity into...
Some mental health drugs can cause rapid weight gain, study finds
The Effects of Antipsychotic Medications on Weight
It is widely known that taking antipsychotic medications often leads to quick and significant weight gain.
A study recently...
Why people with sleep apnea easy to get heart disease
Researchers have discovered that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a heightened risk of cardiovascular diseases due to reduced blood oxygen levels, primarily...
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate...
Scorching temperatures have put millions of Americans in danger this summer, with heat extremes stretching from coast to coast in the Southern U.S.
Phoenix hit...
Poorly managed sleep apnea increases high blood pressure risk
According to a recent study, poorly managed Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure, posing a significant, yet under-recognized, risk for...
How a neurologist keeps his brain healthy – and what he wants to do...
Few people know more about stroke prevention and brain health than neurologist and epidemiologist Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele.
And one of the first things he'd like...