Health

Sleeping apart might not be the key to happiness in a relationship.Recent trends such as "sleep divorce" have highlighted the benefits of sleeping separately from a partner, sometimes even inhabiting different rooms.The Scandinavian sleep method, a cultural design to improve sleep quality in Nordic countries like Sweden and Norway, has popularized the concept of using two separate duvets on one bed.COUPLES WHO CUDDLE BEFORE SLEEP REAP KEY HEALTH BENEFITS, STUDY […]

For decades, BMI (body mass index) has been the go-to number doctors use to decide whether someone is underweight, "normal," overweight or obese. But new global research suggests it's possible to have a normal BMI, look thin in clothes and still meet the medical definition of obesity.A large study published in JAMA Network Open based on World Health Organization (WHO) survey data examined health data from more than 471,000 adults across […]

A small molecule has been hailed as potentially promoting longevity and combating certain diseases — but experts are also calling for more research.Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) — often nicknamed the "fountain of youth" — is a coenzyme that is essential for cellular survival, which naturally declines with age. In recent years, supplements designed to boost NAD+ levels have grown in popularity.Last month, researchers led by the University of Oslo reviewed […]

Artificial intelligence is stepping into the fight against cancer — and, according to Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel, it could be a game-changer. On the Monday episode of "Fox & Friends," Siegel said AI is already transforming the way doctors detect and treat cancer, and could lead to real cures within the next decade."I think in five to 10 years, we're going to start seeing a lot of […]

The shingles vaccine is intended to prevent shingles, a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, also known as herpes zoster — but a new study suggests that it could have major secondary benefits.Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a potential link between the shingles vaccine and a reduced risk of developing vascular dementia.The vaccine has also been associated with a significant decreased risk of […]

Walking backward could have meaningful benefits for joint health, chronic pain and even brain health, and there's scientific evidence to back it up.Multiple studies show that simply changing direction can engage the body in ways traditional exercise can’t. What seems like a novelty might actually be one of the simplest, most accessible ways to move better and hurt less.TIKTOK'S VIRAL '6-6-6' WALKING ROUTINE BURNS FAT WITHOUT GRUELING WORKOUTSIn a study […]

Popular drugs credited with shrinking waistlines and controlling blood sugar may also take the edge off alcohol’s buzz, according to a new study.Researchers at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute analyzed how 20 adults with obesity — half of whom had been taking GLP-1 receptor agonists for at least four weeks — reacted to alcoholic drinks compared to participants not on the drugs.Previous studies have demonstrated that GLP-1 drugs are […]

A Georgia chicken producer is working to stop the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as bird flu, after becoming the third commercial operation in the state to test positive this year.The Gordon County producer noticed signs of illness on Wednesday and reported it to the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network on Thursday, according to a Georgia Department of Agriculture press release.The following day, Georgia Department […]

Kim Kardashian is opening up about being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm.The Skims founder, 45, announced in a preview clip of Season 7 of Hulu’s "The Kardashians" that her doctors discovered the condition during an MRI scan, telling her family, "There was a little aneurysm."The cause has not been identified, but Kardashian’s doctors considered that it might be from stress.MEN'S BRAINS SHRINK FASTER THAN WOMEN'S; RESEARCHERS EXPLORE ALZHEIMER'S CONNECTIONA brain […]