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.
Federal...
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...
Scientists discover how our brain chooses between exercise and snacking
Have you ever wondered why sometimes you choose to exercise, while other times you give in to a tasty snack?
Researchers at ETH Zurich have...
I’ve been sick. When can I start exercising again?
You’ve had a cold or the flu and your symptoms have begun to subside. Your nose has stopped dripping, your cough is clearing and...
Lower BMI linked to early signs of cognitive impairment
Body mass index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height.
It is determined by dividing the weight in kilograms by the...
Ricezempic: is there any evidence this TikTok trend will help you lose weight
If you spend any time looking at diet and lifestyle content on social media, you may well have encountered a variety of weight loss...
Affordable exercise classes help seniors stay active and healthy
A recent study from Monash University has found that older Australians would exercise more and better if exercise classes were more affordable.
The research, led...
This drug reduces obesity and improves heart function
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers have identified potential new uses for a drug initially developed for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and...