Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have identified four factors that affect how alert you feel in the morning. In a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, the researchers analyzed data on a variety of lifestyle factors from 833 adults. Not surprisingly, those who slept longer than usual or woke up later […]

Grip strength might predict older adults at risk for chronic disease or early death. In a new study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, researchers at the University of Michigan demonstrated that grip strength can demonstrate existing muscle weakness, and that this muscle weakness is associated with accelerated biological age. Just as […]

If you routinely hit the snooze button, it might be a sign you are “chronically tired,” according to a new study published in the journal Sleep. Researchers at Notre Dame found that people who use an alarm to wake up feel more groggy than those who wake up naturally. They observed that people who wake […]

A new study links drinking sugar sweetened beverages to unhealthy levels and sizes of cholesterol in your blood, a condition called dyslipidemia. In the study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers concluded that drinking sugar sweetened beverages, such as soft drinks, led to higher levels of the potentially dangerous LDL cholesterol, apoB, triglycerides, and […]

Women experience between 50 and 75 percent more adverse drug reactions than men do. In a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers looked for the specific reasons that women are more likely to suffer the negative side effects of many medications. They found a number of different factors, more than just the […]

Yesterday, I explained why almost everyone fails to achieve their New Year’s resolutions. Here are four tips to succeed with your 2023 resolution. First, find a partner, ask her or him to keep you accountable, and check in with that person every day. Announce your goal publicly – maybe on social media – and report […]

As we head into 2023, millions of people will set a New Year’s resolution. Whether it’s to make more money, spend more quality time with your family, or improve your health, it’s likely you will fail. A majority of Americans have given up on their New Year’s resolution by January 12. That’s less than two […]

Women who struggle to conceive appear to have an increased risk of stroke, heart attack and angina, according to two new studies published in the European Journal of Epidemiology and Fertility and Sterility. Researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health studied women who had tried to get pregnant for at least a year before […]

Being unhappy or lonely might age you faster, according to the findings of a new study published in the journal Aging. Researchers collected data on more than 4,400 Chinese adults over the age of 45, looking at social and economic status, health history, biometrics and blood sample data. They also collected responses to 8 markers […]

Most adults don’t realize that alcohol increases the risk of cancer, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. Researchers surveyed close to 4,000 people. They asked the participants, “In your opinion how much does drinking the following types of alcohol affect the risk of getting cancer?” asking them […]