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A missed night’s sleep may be all it takes to increase appetite and make you eat more. Research shows that a loss of sleep can trigger a reward system in the brain that can cause cravings of “bad” foods. Until recently, researchers didn’t know if there was a relationship between everyday sleep loss and the ...click here to read more

We’re going there: New Year’s resolutions. You might not make a formal declaration, but I’m sure that somewhere in the back of your mind, there’s something you’re hoping to accomplish in 2020. For many people, it’s getting healthier. More specifically, it’s losing weight. The problem with this resolution is twofold. The first is that most ...click here to read more

Inflammation is extremely dangerous because you can’t necessarily feel it. Sure, you might feel it when you stub your toe or have a cold, but that’s fleeting. Chronic systemic inflammation, however, can boost your chances of getting a severe illness. Battling chronic inflammation isn’t about taking a pill or treating it like you would a ...click here to read more

Hydration may be a problem in adults suffering from poor cognitive health, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition. Not getting enough water has been shown to cause many problems such as fatigue and headache, but this new research shows it may be harming cognitive function as well. The study ...click here to read more

Walking or cycling to work may be the key to lowering your risk of heart attack, according to a new study. Heart attacks are considered serious medical emergencies, often caused by coronary heart disease, which a person can develop through eating a high-fat diet and lack of exercise. But this new study suggests how your ...click here to read more

If you’ve seen the Terminator movies, you know all about how they see. The second its eyes are set on a person; they know everything there is to know—the stat line runs like a news ticker. A new study is suggesting that “smart” contact lenses could do the same… for your doctor. Preliminary research is ...click here to read more

Sugar can shock you in a big way. Days of fatigue may hit out of nowhere, prompting a trip to the doctor where a blood test may reveal your blood sugar is very high. If you don’t eat a lot of sweets or drink soda, the results can be perplexing and potentially devastating. But sugars ...click here to read more

This probably isn’t the best time of the year to tell you this: but these Holiday evening feasts are not doing any good for blood pressure, cholesterol levels, or other indicators of heart health. A new study is adding to a growing list of research that suggests when, not just what, you eat can influence ...click here to read more

Soft drinks have come under fire in the past decade, and for a good reason. A huge source of sugar and a significant contributor to the obesity and diabetes epidemic, sodas don’t have much good to offer. And a new study is adding to that list. Highly palatable, cheap, and easily accessible, soft drinks are ...click here to read more

It is well-known that exercise is vital for overall health, but a new study is now showing how the time of day may boost the benefits even more. Published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, the study shows that by changing the timing of exercise and eating, it may be easier to control ...click here to read more

As the holiday’s approach and temptations are on every table, you may want to reach for a piece of whole fruit over a sugary treat to help reduce your blood pressure. Research from the University of Delaware suggests that enjoying a piece of fruit rather than a sugary treat is linked with a reduction in high ...click here to read more

To help keep memory sharp, follow a heart-healthy diet and an aerobic exercise program. This is the recommendation after a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that healthy lifestyle behaviors can help to slow the development of cognitive impairment without dementia (CIND). Cognitive impairment without dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, ...click here to read more

The thought of developing dementia can be scary. This is why many middle-aged Americans spend millions each year on supplements that have been thought to reduce the risk factor of developing cognitive dysfunction. A new survey from the University of Michigan’s 2018 National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA) shows that roughly half of middle-aged American’s ...click here to read more

In some parts of the country, the cold weather has hit hard, while in others, it’s a waiting game. And for those of you in hotter climates, please enjoy it! Cold temperatures can bring on a host of dangers, including slips, falls, and a host of other accidents. But one, in particular, may be even ...click here to read more