They need to take the “Miss” out of “Mississippi.” Finding the “perfect” city to live in is difficult for anyone, but the definition can vary depending on whether you’re a man or a woman. But a new study has found that the worst possible metropolis for women is Jackson, Mississippi, with a paltry 23.41 out …
What a nightmare! Poor sleep in your 40s can age your brain faster – and you may feel the effects in your late 50s, a new study finds. “Our findings highlight the importance of addressing sleep problems earlier in life to maintain brain health, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, exercising, avoiding caffeine and alcohol …
Type 2 diabetics may have a chance to significantly lower their risk of Alzheimer’s disease if they take Ozempic instead of other diabetes medications, a new study finds. Semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy – is part of a class of drugs that mimic the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, making users feel …
Exercising hard can speed up your weight loss goals—especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than moderate exercise. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity exercise,” said lead …
Arrrrrr are you kidding me? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be making a resurgence thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight-loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” …
Can you stand the test? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have unlocked a simple, equipment-free way to determine biological age. The team says the amount of time you’re able to balance on one leg is a critical indicator of nerve, bone and muscle strength. In the study, 40 healthy participants over the age of 50 …
Consumers should beware of an unholy trinity of food additives, according to this expert. Gastroenterologist from California Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to call out three potentially carcinogenic chemicals found in many processed foods sold in the US His warning comes after more than 1,000 cereal lovers and health activists marched on Kellogg’s …