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...
Night owls beware: early risers might live longer!
Ever noticed how some people seem to be wide awake and full of energy early in the morning, while others seem to come alive...
Lightweight minds: BMI decreases 7 years before cognitive decline
Let's start with some basics. Body mass index (BMI) is a number that tells us about the weight of a person relative to their...
Double whammy: diabetes drug also knocks out obesity
A drug named tirzepatide, usually known for fighting off type 2 diabetes, has emerged as a new heavyweight champion against obesity.
A team of smart...
Time for a ‘weighty’ rebrand: researchers propose obesity needs a new name
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) and University of Galway suggest renaming "obesity" to help improve public and policymaker understanding of the disease.
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