There have been attention-grabbing headlines about researchers identifying six chemical cocktails that reverse aging and age-related diseases in less than a week. But is the breakthrough real?
No one has ever been able to explain why poor sleep quality increased the risk of blood sugar concerns. New research found a potential way that deep-sleep brain waves regulate the body’s sensitivity to insulin.
The days of the common cold diagnosis seem to be over. Tests can identify 18 to 20 types of viruses and bacteria and tell people exactly what germ is making them sick. But that's not as useful as it sounds.
More people are turning to Semaglutide for help with their weight. When paired with diet and exercise, it can be massively beneficial to folks struggling with weight management. The shame around it must stop.
BMI is often the deciding factor in recommending or authorizing many medical treatments. However the AMA is now acknowledging its limitations and that it shouldn't be the only factor considered.
Daily aspirin may be linked to anemia, or lower oxygen levels in the blood. In a study of more than 18,000 people over 65, researchers saw that those who took aspirin were 20 percent more likely to be anemic.
New research has found that testosterone replacement therapy is safe for men with heart disease to help treat low testosterone levels. However, it’s not an “anti-aging tonic” as some have claimed.
Melatonin can be beneficial in some situations, but it’s not ideal for everyone. It has drawbacks, and you should speak to your doctor before adding a supplement to your routine.
People are calling berberine “nature’s Ozempic.” Celebrities are taking Ozempic to shed pounds; now influencers claim berberine will help people lose more than a pound a week. Is there any truth to it?
Blue light suppresses melatonin, the sleep hormone. People thought red light may aid sleep because it’s at the other end of the spectrum. Newer research has shed "light" on the situation.
New research might yield a tool to aid blood sugar health. Researchers have found a way to turn stem cells harvested from stomach tissue into cells that secrete insulin in response to blood sugar.
There are ways to help you let go of worries about things you can’t control. When a situation is beyond your control, fixating on it doesn’t help you.
A new study found that people who chewed their food well had better blood sugar levels than those who didn’t. The study used information from 94 people with blood sugar concerns.
A study learned that practicing or listening to music can slow mental decline. Researchers looking at the impact of music on working memory found that it stimulates the production of gray matter.
Aging clocks use biomarkers to determine people’s biological age and predict mortality. A new method tracks changes in the eye to look for signs of health concerns and aging.
Mindfulness can help you live a happier, healthier, less stressful life. But, practicing mindfulness can make you more selfish, depending on how you view yourself.
Whether you use Tupperware, another brand or reuse containers food came in, everyone has plastic storage pots that they keep for years. But, how long is it safe to use the same containers over and over?
A 12-year study with 1,716 seniors found that people with a positive view of aging were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and 30 percent more likely to recover from MCI if it developed.
Many people don’t like the idea of wearing hearing aids as they age. However, even more than being able to fully participate in the world around you, hearing aids may lower the risk of developing dementia.
It’s long been said that laughter is the best medicine. There is actually some truth to that. In fact, laughter can lower your blood sugar.