Researchers in the United Kingdom and Slovenia found that certain breathing patterns and brain activity could signal Alzheimer’s disease. How Did the Scientists Discover This? One of the team’s primary…

A new study from Maastricht University suggests food choices may signal ADHD. People with ADHD often snack more and tend to consume energy drinks, chips, and fried foods. Attention Deficit…

A new study arrives as the world ages. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that 17 percent of the global population is now 60 years old or older. The researchers…

Have you ever wondered how many times you should get up at night to empty your bladder for your age? And are you doing it more often than you should?…

After 25 years at sea, Mario Salsedo has lost his “land legs.” After so much time on cruise ships, he says he’s nearly forgotten how to walk on solid ground.…

An international research team analyzed a large dataset tracking changes in height and weight across regions worldwide. The researchers found that as countries became wealthier and healthier, their populations grew…

When we say our knees have gone weak, we usually mean we’re experiencing overwhelming emotions—fear, grief, or attraction to a loved one. But can intense feelings actually make our legs…

New evidence shows the coronavirus pandemic left lasting impacts on people’s health worldwide. As SARS-CoV-2 swept the globe, cases of myalgic encephalomyelitis—better known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)—have surged. A…

Doctors are increasingly worried about drivers snacking behind the wheel. Medical professionals say the habit should be avoided. Dr. Sham Singh, a health expert at the WINIT clinic in the…

If you’ve recently retired and turned to a modest drink to cope with low mood, don’t be too hard on yourself, researchers from the U.S. and Chile say. They found…

Men might like to see themselves as the tougher half of the population. However, scientists at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston have found that men’s fatigue is often exaggerated…

A multidisciplinary team of U.S. scientists released a federal report on alcohol’s effects. They reviewed dozens of studies from around the world. Led by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the…

Medical professionals are sounding the alarm. While dementia typically affects older adults, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with early-onset dementia (EOD) each year. A large-scale study by researchers…

A new study from leading research centers in Japan links higher green tea consumption to reduced white matter damage in older adults. This suggests the drink may help protect older…

Researchers have long linked the bacteria that cause gum disease to a deadly risk: stroke. Those same microbes also contribute to diabetes and high blood pressure. A team at the…

Global warming will drive a record number of deaths. But the risk isn’t just for the very young and the elderly. A team from Columbia, Stanford, Boston University, and Montana…

Researchers at the University of Cambridge and Fudan University say spending time with loved ones helps you live longer and healthier. They found those interactions lower the risk of serious…

Public-health experts warn there’s no safe dose of alcohol. But who listens? Alcohol abuse can spiral into addiction and cause serious harm, especially to the brain. Short-Term Effects of Alcohol…

Neurologists at Fujian Medical University in China say lakes and rivers may help protect the brain. Living near water, they argue, could be a simple way to stay mentally sharper…

Researchers at Initial Washroom Hygiene (UK) say Christmas and New Year decorations harbor five times more germs than the average toilet seat. The findings could prompt many people to rethink…

Now we can imagine what people will look like if they don’t start getting enough sleep. Their eyes will be perpetually puffy, their hair will be thinning, and their bellies…

It’s that time of year again—holiday parties and gatherings with family and friends, where drinks flow freely. During this season, many people exceed their usual limits when it comes to…

We’ve all heard you can catch a cold if you go outside in winter with wet hair or without a coat. The truth is a little different: winter doesn’t just…

A comprehensive study by the Center for Medical and Social Research at the University of Castilla-La Mancha in Spain found that the steps we take each day can significantly reduce…

Researchers at Westlake University in Zhejiang, China have found an unexpected side effect of the increasingly popular practice of intermittent fasting: it can slow hair regeneration. While intermittent fasting has…

Researchers at the Karolinska Institute and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden conducted a study examining biological signals that indicate brain health in 739 cognitively healthy 70-year-olds. The study found…

Let’s remember: microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic measuring less than five millimeters that infiltrate the deepest parts of our bodies. These particles are linked to the development of cancer,…

A U.S. research team found that people who eat dark chocolate have a 21 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. What the study found People choose chocolate by…

It’s well-known that losing weight requires eating less and moving more. But how many calories do you need to cut from your daily diet to actually shed pounds? It might…

The team from the University of Trento (Italy) engaged 21,561 volunteers in their research. This robust sample size allowed scientists to explore the connection between diet and gut microbiome health.…

Researchers identified 13 blood proteins linked to brain aging. Shifts in those proteins’ levels in the blood may indicate a person’s brain age. The team hopes the finding could eventually…

Researchers at the University of Amsterdam set out to study the peculiar laughter that comes from being tickled. It’s not the same as other kinds of laughter. They wanted to…

Doctors say the eye-rolling hack can work when you’re lying in the dark at 3 a.m., eyes wide open, trying to get back to sleep. Health and wellness social media…

Researchers at Pusan National University in South Korea found that people who regularly drink alcohol are significantly more likely to develop androgenetic alopecia (AGA). AGA is the most common type…

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara reached an unexpected conclusion: testosterone makes men more romantic. It appears to promote emotional courtship more than sexual attraction. Their new study…

Researchers at the University of Ottawa in Canada found that inconsistent bedtimes and wake-up times raise the risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure by 26 percent—even for people…

Many people know that microscopic fungi that invade the walls of homes can trigger asthma and other allergies. Professor Nicholas Mani of the University of Miami says indoor mold may…

If someone with excess weight manages to lose some fat, they’ll likely find it hard to keep it off. Why does this happen? A new study by Swiss researchers has…

A team at Swansea University says our affinity for beer may begin before we’re born. Ordering another pint can feel spontaneous. But a new study suggests our tendency to drink…

Experts often say there’s no magic number of glasses to drink each day. One thing is clear: water is essential for your health. A team of researchers from the University…

In the 1950s and 1960s, a craze glorified sleep deprivation. Some daredevils tried to outdo one another by setting dangerously long records for staying awake. Guinness World Records put an…

Dr. Karan Raj, a surgeon with the National Health Service in the UK, recently took to social media to warn about the dangers of kissing infants. Judging by the thousands…

Many people at holiday parties worry about how to make it through the celebrations without overdoing the drinking and hurting their health. Meanwhile, for some, the alcohol marathon ends before…

Some people prefer pickles, while others have a sweet tooth. A new study sheds light on why people differ in how they experience sweet foods. It turns out that people…

Chlorophyll has been sold as a dietary supplement for more than fifty years, but its popularity has exploded recently. What started in sports nutrition has moved into mainstream food trends:…

When you stand on one leg, a wobble or fall can reveal that your body is aging faster than you thought. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota say the…

Scientists haven’t confirmed a direct link between age and hangover severity. But there are several reasons older people may feel far worse after a night of drinking than they did…