Sitting less and moving more can improve health in just three months
Sedentary Lifestyle: A Risky Business
We live in a world where being sedentary is becoming the norm.
But sitting too much can have serious health consequences,...
Get fit to fight fat: exercise can tackle fatty liver disease
Have you ever wondered how exercise impacts your body, beyond weight loss or muscle gain? Scientists from the University of Eastern Finland dove into...
Why sleepless nights may bring smiles: a fun take on serious science
Many of us think that sleep is always a good thing, right? But for some people with depression, staying up all night can actually...
Beauty sleep & gym hops: a double win for memory lane
Ever wondered how your gym time and nap time impact your mental sharpness?
Well, scientists at UCL have been poking around in the field of...
Fit people fare better against sleep deprivation: a McGill study
A recent study by McGill suggests that if you are fit, you might be better shielded against the adverse effects of sleep loss on...
The weight bounce-back battle: how new drugs help after weight loss surgery
Are you someone who had weight-loss surgery but then gained some pounds back?
Don't lose hope! A recent study led by researchers at UT Southwestern...
Sleep deprivation can improve mood in some people with depression
In a seemingly contradictory phenomenon, sleep deprivation can sometimes lead to mood improvements in individuals with depressive disorders, a study led by the Perelman...
Light up your night: how pre-shift light therapy reduce fatigue
Picture this: You're a nurse working night shifts and battling tiredness every night.
Well, some smart researchers from McGill University in Montreal may have found...
More physical activity in over-60s linked to better quality of life
In a recent study conducted by the University of Cambridge, a connection was found between lower levels of physical activity in adults over 60...
Rapid weight loss may improve advanced fatty liver disease – new research
Around 2% of adults worldwide suffer from a condition called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (Nash), an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
This occurs when fat...