Resistance Exercise May Help Stave Off Heart, Diabetes Risks

Middle aged adults who do even a small amount of regular strength training exercise may be lowering their risk of… Read More

July 7, 2017

Does Smelling Food Make You Fat?

People who complain that they only have to smell food to gain weight may be right. Researchers at the University… Read More

July 6, 2017

Some Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids are Effective

A handful of over-the-counter "personal sound amplification products" fared as well as an expensive hearing aid in helping people pick… Read More

July 6, 2017

5 Reasons to Take a Nap

As long as it doesn't take more than 30 minutes to an hour, a nap is good for our health… Read More

July 3, 2017

Chocolate is Good for Your Brain

Is your idea of a balanced diet chocolate in both hands? If so, you may be onto something — at… Read More

July 3, 2017

Grilling Safely: 10 July 4 BBQ Tips to Reduce Risks

It's high season for grilling and backyard barbecues, with July 4 celebrations planned across the country. But experts say it’s… Read More

June 30, 2017

Popular Prostate Drugs Can Cause Harm

Popular hormone-based drugs for treating an enlarged prostate could increase men's risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke,… Read More

June 30, 2017

Is This Hidden Condition Robbing Your Strength?

You may be familiar with osteoporosis, the so-called “brittle bone” disease, but there is another condition – sarcopenia – that… Read More

June 29, 2017

Office Workers as Sedentary as Retirees: Study

UK research has revealed that many middle-aged office workers are as sedentary as elderly pensioners. Carried out by the University… Read More

June 29, 2017

1 in 3 Pets is Overweight or Obese

Obesity is not only an epidemic for the human race. One third of dogs and cats also suffer from it,… Read More

June 28, 2017