Sleeping next to your romantic partner or spouse not only improves your sleep quality, but it also boosts your mental health. In the new study, published in the journal Sleep, researchers from the University of Arizona collected data from 1,000 adults. Those who shared the bed with their romantic partner on most nights suffered from […]

Taking a short walk, even for as little as two minutes, can greatly reduce your blood sugar after a meal. In a new study published in the journal Sports Medicine, researchers in Ireland compiled the data from seven studies that compared the effects of sitting, standing or walking. They found that just a few minutes […]

New national guidelines aim to prevent weight gain in middle-aged women. In a new study outlining the clinical guidelines published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers with the Women’s Preventive Services Initiative reviewed data on almost 52,000 middle-aged women. They found that women gain an average of 1.5 pounds per year between 40 and […]

A new study shows that ultra-processed foods aren’t just bad for your physical health. They are bad for your brain’s health too. Processed foods are those full of flavorings, colorings or other additives and few whole food ingredients. Examples of ultra-processed foods include bread, chips, cookies, ice cream, candy, soft drinks, hot dogs, and frozen […]

Older age and smoking are the biggest risk factors for developing any type of cancer over the next five years, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer. Researchers from the American Cancer Society collected data on almost 430,000 adults who were cancer-free and followed them for five years. Just over 15,000 of […]

Exercising and playing games appears to benefit the brain health of older women. In a new study published in the journal Neurology, researchers at the University of California, San Diego examined over 750 older adults using brain scans and tests of thinking speed and memory. They analyzed cognitive reserve, or the brain’s ability to withstand […]

Eating brightly colored fruits and vegetables with carotenoids might improve the eye and brain health of women. In a new study published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience, researchers at the University of Georgia looked at the dietary intake of carotenoids like lycopene, which is found in tomatoes, as well as beta-carotene and lutein, which are […]

A new study suggests that depression can be common for men and women after birth of their baby and for the first year after delivery. In the study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers at the University College London compiled data from 23 previous studies involving close to 30,000 couples in 15 countries. […]

Even if you get the right amount of sleep each night, there is a good chance you aren’t getting the quality of sleep you need to feel alert and energetic. In a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Sleep, Harvard researchers surveyed over 1,000 adults, asking them to rate their sleep based on […]

Current guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week for better health. But a new study published in the journal Circulation suggests that you can have much greater health benefits – and a longer lifespan – by doubling that amount. Harvard researchers analyzed data from over 100,000 adults over a period of 30 […]