Too little sleep may cancel out cognitive benefits reaped from exercise
Evidence from existing research suggests that physical activities are beneficial to brain health and may protect against the development of neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease. However, a new study found that sleep deprivation can reduce such benefits reaped from exercise.
Novel approach could redefine allergy treatment
For years, research and therapies for allergic asthma have been focused largely on targeting the inflammatory cytokines in the body that react to allergens and cause overproduction of mucus, wheezing and difficulty breathing.
Fewer teens now perceive themselves as overweight, finds international study of more than 745,000 adolescents
Tracking data from 2002 to 2018, the findings, published in Child and Adolescent Obesity, demonstrate a noticeable decrease in those who overestimate their weight too.
What symptoms can indicate high and low blood sugars?
When blood sugars are high, known as hyperglycemia, or low, known as hypoglycemia, people can experience a variety of symptoms that range from mild to serious. People with untreated symptoms can develop serious or life threatening complications.
Obesity: Men and women have different drivers that lead to weight gain
New research suggests that obesity affects different parts of the brain in men and women, potentially requiring sex-specific treatment options.
Obesity and Breast Cancer: What Is the Relationship?
More than 70% of American adults have overweight or obesity. Overweight and obesity have been linked to an increased risk for some cancers.
Bariatric surgery may reverse diabetes complications for people with obesity
For more than 100 million Americans who are obese, bariatric surgery may reverse complications related to diabetes, including regenerating damaged nerves, a Michigan Medicine study shows.
Treatment of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
For those who suffer from obesity hypoventilation syndrome, it is critically important to seek treatment. As the condition may have serious and even fatal consequences, early and aggressive intervention may prove necessary.