Desk jobs can be killers—here’s how strength training at work can help
Physical inactivity is a killer. When we become inactive, we lose muscular strength.
When we lack muscular strength, we may be more likely to experience...
The right fiber may help you lose weight
New research suggests that consuming foods rich in beta-glucan, a type of fiber found in oats and barley, can reduce body weight and obesity.
Ozempic—known...
Bright light tied to better sleep and less depression, shows study
Why does spending time in the sun lift our spirits? A new study from Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that the key may...
How often you poop can impact your health: New study reveals surprising connections
Everyone poops, but not everyone does it daily.
New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests that how often you have bowel movements...
New cabin lighting design could help combat jet lag
Qantas is introducing a new lighting design for its ultra-long-haul flights, inspired by the Australian landscape and based on circadian science, to help reduce...
Scientists discover mindfulness training can lead to new states of mind
Mindfulness training can lead to surprising changes in how people feel and perceive the world, according to a new study by researchers at the...
New research makes diabetes and weight-loss drugs more effective
New research from the University of Michigan suggests that harnessing certain proteins in the brain could make popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs more effective...
Scientists find new link between vitamin C and obesity
A study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has uncovered a significant connection between low vitamin C levels and increased body weight, raising concerns...
Irregular sleep patterns linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Getting consistent sleep could help prevent type 2 diabetes, according to new research.
A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital, part of the Mass...
Scientists discover key protein behind aging, offer hope for longer, healthier lives
As people live longer, the challenges of aging—such as physical decline and frailty—become more significant.
Finding ways to slow down aging could bring enormous health,...