Fasting Outperforms Calorie Cutting, Clinical Trial Says
Fasting every other day can prompt more weight loss than simply cutting calories, a new clinical trial shows. People who undertook 4:3 intermittent fasting lost…
Cardiac Arrest Deaths During Marathons Down By Half
A marathon can be a daunting challenge, particularly for folks worried their hearts can’t stand the strain of running 26.2 miles. But these events are…
Smartwatches Can Help People Control Diabetes Through Exercise
Wearing a smartwatch might do more than track steps (or your texts) — it could be a powerful tool for helping people with type 2…
Sugar Substitute Appears To Boost Appetite, Hunger
Splenda doesn’t directly add calories to your diet, but the sweetener still might lead people to pack on pounds, a new study says. The sugar…
Obesity More Likely Among Kids Of Obese Moms, Smokers
A mom’s health and lifestyle choices can affect her kids’ risk of obesity as adults, a new study says. Specifically, a child is 3 to…
New Moms Benefit From Regular Workouts
Childbirth is an overwhelming accomplishment, but new mothers would do best not to rest on their laurels following delivery, a new guideline says. New moms…
Novo Nordisk to Pay $2 Billion for New Weight Loss Drug
Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company, has signed a major deal worth up to $2 billion for the rights to a new obesity and diabetes…
Women More Vulnerable To Heart Risk Factors
Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have a greater impact on the heart health of women than men, a new study says.…
This Diet Is Best For Healthy Aging
How should a person eat in middle age to protect their health as they grow older? One diet came out a clear winner in a…
Study Finds Better Way For Smartwatches to Track Health
Folks frequently use their smartwatches to monitor their daily step count, aiming to get enough physical activity to improve their health. But smartwatches are tracking…
Simple Ways to Protect Your Health While Traveling This Spring Break
Spring break is a time to relax and enjoy a respite from the daily grind. But whether you’re flying, driving or taking a cruise, it’s…
Retiring Abroad May Lead to More Loneliness, Study Finds
There’s nothing like the feeling of years of hard work paying off — when you can finally transition to a life of non-work activities, whether…