(Westend61, Getty Images) Lea en español It’s after midnight, well past your normal bedtime, and you’re about to start watching your third straight episode of that police drama or classic comedy while sitting on the couch with a blanket. Sounds like a cozy way to wind down the night. Just try not to do it…
(Maria Bobrova/iStock, Getty Images) Nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to a dozen modifiable risk factors – most notably high blood pressure, obesity and physical inactivity, according to new research. The findings suggest a large portion of dementia cases could be prevented, especially among Black and Hispanic adults, who…
(quickshooting/iStock, Getty Images) Eating a predominantly plant-based diet may substantially slow the rate of cognitive decline in older Black adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research. However, this dietary pattern had less effect on cognitive decline in older white adults, according to the findings presented Friday at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention,…
(Bill Oxford/E+, Getty Images) Resistance exercise that works on strengthening muscle may be better than aerobic exercise for improving the duration and quality of sleep, preliminary research shows. And that could be good for your heart. “It is increasingly recognized that getting enough sleep, particularly high-quality sleep, is important for health, including cardiovascular health,” study…
(Sumetee Theesungnern/EyeEm, Getty Images) Two years into a pandemic that landed people in their living rooms, generating countless hours of television bingeing and stress eating, the nation has a new problem to worry about: Nearly half of U.S. adults, many already classified as overweight, reported they put on extra pounds. Turning to fad diets or…
(Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision, Getty Images) Lea en español Could kindness be a magic elixir that makes us happier – and healthier? Research suggests acts of kindness like donating money, volunteering and mentoring can boost the giver’s emotional health, but science also is studying how altruism improves physical health. Acts of kindness can take many forms, especially…
Gary Foster is the chief scientific officer at WW. (Photo courtesy of WW) While running a weight loss study, Gary Foster asked a patient what she thought of the program. “What I’m most grateful for,” she said, “is teaching me a sense of self-compassion.” This intrigued Foster because self-compassion was a small part of their…
(Olga Simonova/EyeEm, Getty Images) Watching what Olympic athletes can do on snow and ice might have you thinking about trying some cold weather activity yourself. And a glance at the thermometer might quickly have you saying, “nahhh.” Before you head back to the couch, know there are experts who say that not only can embracing…
(simarik/iStock, Getty Images) People with higher levels of a nicotine byproduct in their blood scored lower on a test for a wide range of brain functions, regardless of whether they had other health conditions known to affect cognition, according to new research. Having high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes – both known to impair…
(AYDINOZON/iStock, Getty Images) People who follow seven rules for healthy living – such as staying physically active and eating a healthy diet – could offset a high genetic risk for heart disease, according to new research that suggests it could mean as many as 20 extra years of life free of heart disease. The study,…