A new study at Columbia University has found that shortening sleep by just 90 minutes for six weeks increased insulin resistance in women who are accustomed to getting adequate sleep. The effect was even more pronounced in ...
Nov 13, 2023
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Daylight saving time begins at 2:00 a.m. Sunday—and while you'll only turn the clock ahead one hour, the disruption might be enough to throw you temporarily off kilter.
Mar 5, 2015
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(HealthDay)—Overeating is common during the holidays, but there are strategies that can help you eat in moderation, an expert says.
Dec 25, 2014
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Vacations are supposed to be restful, but as we head into the peak season, a Loyola University Medical Center psychologist cautions that vacation travel also can pose risks to your mental and physical health.
Jul 15, 2013
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Have you been hitting the gym again with COVID restrictions easing? Or getting back into running, cycling, or playing team sports?
Dec 3, 2020
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Researchers in human nutrition at the University of Otago have found that teenage boys who sleep less have more body fat when compared to girls, whose sleep deprivation has no discernible effect on their body fat ratios.
Sep 19, 2013
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A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone's risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to sleep ...
May 9, 2023
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(HealthDay)—In 2008 to 2010, the prevalence of key health behaviors among U.S. adults varied, with about one in five adults current smokers and 62.1 percent overweight or obese, according to a report presented by the U.S. ...
May 21, 2013
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A new study found that gamers will push off obtaining adequate sleep in order to continue video gaming.
Jun 13, 2016
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Children obtain better and more age-appropriate sleep in the presence of household rules and regular sleep-wake routines, according to sleep researchers.
Jan 26, 2015
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