What America can learn from Australia to boost life expectancy
Despite being home to some of the world’s most dangerous animals, Australia has consistently led the English-speaking world in life expectancy for the past...
Why weight loss surgery could lower heart failure risk
A new study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) suggests that weight loss surgery may significantly reduce the risk of heart failure...
How intermittent fasting and a special compound can help you live longer
New research has uncovered how intermittent fasting, a popular eating pattern, can help regulate aging by triggering a natural process in our cells called...
Vegan diet more effective than Mediterranean diet for reducing harmful compounds and promoting weight...
A new study has found that a low-fat vegan diet is more effective at reducing harmful dietary compounds and promoting weight loss than the...
These sleep patterns linked to microvascular disease in type 2 diabetes
A new study has revealed that both short and long sleep durations are linked to microvascular disease in individuals newly diagnosed with type 2...
Intense exercise shows greater benefits for stroke survivors
New research suggests that short bursts of intense exercise may be more effective at improving heart health in stroke survivors than exercising continuously at...
Sound check: tracking voice, speech, and breathing for health
Speaking, singing, and making other sounds require many parts of your body to work together. Your brain thinks of ideas. Your lungs move air...
How much and how often should people stretch?
The evidence surrounding physical activity is clear: It's critical to good health, helping to ward off obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even dementia.
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What your nails can tell you about your health
As a medical student, nails were one part of my anatomy course that I really struggled with. I found it difficult, at first, to...
Are Olympians built differently? Understanding the secrets behind their success
Throughout the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Team U.S. continues to bring home the gold. Watching their success, many of us wonder, "Could I...