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New research suggests that picking up the weights may be more effective than hitting the treadmill when it comes to controlling blood sugar and preventing diabetes.A team from Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute has discovered that resistance training — like weightlifting or bodyweight exercises — may do a better job at improving how the body manages sugar and fat. To understand how different types of exercise affect metabolism, researchers fed […]

Getting to bed at a certain time could help ensure a great night’s sleep.In a TikTok video, Ontario-based naturopathic doctor Kara Petrunick (@doctorkara.nd) shared the "second wind" theory that occurs between the hours of 11 p.m. and 1 a.m."If you go to bed between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., you are doing a disservice to your hormones," she said.'SOCIAL SLEEP APNEA' COULD BE RUINING YOUR WEEKEND REST, STUDY SUGGESTS"In the […]

Even small amounts of walking could slow down the brain changes that lead to Alzheimer’s, a new study shows. In fact, results point to a very specific window where benefits peak.Researchers from Mass General Brigham followed nearly 300 older adults between the ages of 50 and 90 who showed no signs of dementia when the study began.Over more than nine years, the team tracked the participants' daily steps and used […]

Anyone living in the Maldives born after Jan. 1, 2007, may be affected by the first-ever generational smoking ban.On Nov. 1, a new law — proposed by the country’s President Mohamed Muizzu earlier this year — took effect in the country, banning an entire generation from smoking, purchasing or using tobacco.In a press release, the Ministry of Health called it a "historic milestone in the nation’s efforts to protect public […]

Melatonin supplements have grown in popularity for promoting higher-quality sleep.Melatonin is a naturally produced hormone in the body that helps regulate sleep, increasing during hours of darkness and decreasing with exposure to daylight. Supplements have become widely available for over-the-counter use, particularly in the U.S.But new research has linked long-term melatonin use with a significantly increased risk of heart failure, hospitalization and death.THREE COMMON FRUITS CAN HELP AMERICANS FALL ASLEEP […]

When "Dilbert" creator Scott Adams recently made a public plea for help accessing a life-extending cancer treatment, the story drew national attention — and sparked some questions about the drug itself.Adams, 67, revealed in May that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate and no longer responds to standard therapies.On Sunday, Adams issued a request to President Donald Trump, via X, to help […]

A new study from the University of Southern California suggests that the way blood pressure fluctuates from one heartbeat to the next may be just as important as the overall blood pressure reading — especially when it comes to brain health in aging adults.Researchers found that older adults who experienced greater beat-to-beat changes in blood pressure had smaller brain volumes in areas tied to memory, and higher levels of a […]

Recent studies have shown that even if you feel healthy and fit, your immune system could be aging quicker than you think, which could increase the risk of infections and immune-related disorders."Immune aging, like all aging, means that our immune systems start to slow down, make more mistakes and be less effective at protecting us from infection as we get older," Chris Rhodes, Ph.D., a nutritional biochemist and longevity expert […]

Coenzyme Q10, better known as CoQ10, is a trending supplement touted for boosting energy and heart health — but how do the benefits stack up to the risks?CoQ10 is a natural compound found inside every cell, where it helps turn food into usable energy. It also acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from everyday wear and tear, according to multiple health sources.Because CoQ10 levels naturally dip with age, […]