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There are different types of fitness—exercise expert explains

You probably have at least one "super fit" friend. Maybe they're a marathon runner, a footy player or a keen hiker. To keep themselves healthy, they may stick to a strict exercise regimen and only eat certain foods. But in ...

High-puff e-cigarettes may become more toxic with use, researchers warn

A University of California, Riverside-led study has found that heavily used high-puff electronic cigarettes may contain higher levels of harmful chemicals than fresh e-cigarettes, raising concerns about potential health risks ...

Rising heat could triple heart disease burden in U.S. by 2050

A new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center predicts rising temperatures driven by climate change will dramatically increase heat-related ...

Good fitness in your 30s may shape artery health decades later

People with good physical fitness in their 30s and 50s have more elastic arteries later in life. This is shown in a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Scientific Reports, titled "Aerobic capacity ...

Weight-loss program helps women battling breast cancer

Women battling breast cancer can benefit from a phone-based weight loss program, according to a new study. The Breast Cancer Weight Loss (BWEL) program helped women drop excess pounds, improve their physical function and ...

UK parents told to limit under-5s screen time

The UK government on Friday published its first national guidance on screen time for children, advising parents to allow no more than an hour a day for under-fives.

How shift workers' internal clock affects their health

Health care workers who take on extended or overnight shifts, particularly during periods of operational strain, may face heightened fatigue that can affect their own well-being. This fatigue arises not from individual effort ...

Lower hemoglobin levels may offer several health benefits

Hemoglobin is a vital protein found in red blood cells and its primary function is to transport oxygen from the lungs to various tissues throughout the body. According to Finnish reference values, normal hemoglobin levels ...

Cycling desks can drive students to the vending machine

Cycling desks, which let users pedal while typing, are gaining traction as a way to increase daily physical activity and reduce the health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle. In recent years, they have become increasingly ...

What drives binge eating? Evidence points to processed foods

When people binge eat, it's rarely broccoli or apples on the menu. Instead, foods like cake, cookies, ice cream and chocolate consistently show up—and a new University of Michigan study suggests that's no coincidence. An ...