It’s time to bust the ‘calories in, calories out’ weight-loss myth
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, there’s a good chance you’ve been told it all comes down to a simple “calories in, calories...
Your hormone may predict your ability to maintain weight loss
A new study suggests that the hormone neurotensin may play a role in predicting whether individuals can maintain weight loss.
These two factors combine to increase obesity and diabetes risks
Socioeconomic and genetic factors likely interact in an additive manner to impact people's risks of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The environment of your bedroom could be affecting your sleep
Factors such as air pollution, warm temperatures, high carbon dioxide levels, and ambient noise in your bedroom may disrupt your sleep.
Scientists find better obesity and diabetes treatment
Researchers explore a new class of compounds that could offer similar benefits to gastric bypass surgery without the need for invasive procedures.
High school education may keep protecting your brain health after 60 years
Those who had attended schools with a higher proportion of teachers holding graduate degrees exhibited better late-life cognition.
Reduced deep sleep may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease makes people forget things. It can also make you feel tired, even after sleeping. This is a problem that many people face...
Why some people live to be 100 without major health problems
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been looking into why some people live to be 100 or even older without major health problems.
Healthy lifestyle could slow down memory decline
Healthy behavior was linked to a slower decline in memory over 10 years. Among these behaviors, a healthy diet had the strongest effect, followed by cognitive activity and physical exercise.
Four dangers lurking in your garden – and how to protect yourself
Many people see gardening as a relaxing pastime – an easygoing way to spend hours outdoors when the weather’s nice.