Share on PinterestStaying physically active during midlife can improve health and longevity. Morsa Images/Getty Images A new study reports that midlife exercise can cut women’s risk of early death in half. Women tend to lose muscle mass starting in midlife, which can affect health, but adequate exercise and sufficient protein intake can help preserve muscle […]
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Share on PinterestRecent research found that drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of stress and mood disorders. Image Credit: Andrew Cebulka/Stocksy A recent study found that moderate daily coffee intake may help lower stress and reduce the risk of depression and anxiety. The findings indicate that coffee’s protective […]
Read MoreIntroduction In SURPASS-SWITCH, switching from dulaglutide to tirzepatide resulted in greater improvements in glycemic control and body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of switching from weekly dulaglutide to weekly tirzepatide in adults with T2D in prespecified baseline subgroups from SURPASS-SWITCH. Research design and […]
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Share on PinterestForeign trainees learn Baduanjin, a traditional breathing and stretching exercise, in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 7, 2025. Image credit: Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images A recent clinical trial found that a centuries-old mind-body practice known as baduanjin helped lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. Similar to qigong, baduanjin is a low […]
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Share on PinterestKim Kardashian has released a new energy drink with paraxanthine instead of caffeine. Image credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Kim Kardashian has launched a new energy drink called Update. Instead of caffeine, the drink contains paraxanthine. Paraxanthine is a compound naturally produced by the body when it breaks down caffeine. Kim Kardashian has launched a […]
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Share on PinterestA new study suggests that eating repeat “go-to” meals could aid weight loss. Image Credit: helpSKC/Stocksy A recent study has found that eating the same meals each day could lead to greater weight loss. The findings suggest that consistent caloric intake helps with weight loss. The study doesn’t establish a cause-and-effect relationship, but […]
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Share on PinterestSimple lifestyle changes, such as getting a few extra minutes of sleep and exercise each day, can improve heart health. Ryan Tuttle/Stocksy Researchers say that small changes in sleep, diet, and exercise can have a substantial impact on heart health. They report that modest changes, such as 11 more minutes of sleep per […]
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Share on PinterestThe FDA has approved a higher dose of Wegovy, which promises greater weight loss. Image Credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images The FDA has approved a higher dose version of the GLP-1 drug Wegovy for weight loss. The new dose is 7.2 milligrams per weekly injection, compared to the original 2.4 milligrams per week. A higher […]
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In this special edition on Obesity as a Chronic Disease our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the approach to treatment of obesity. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Lilly. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, […]
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Share on PinterestResearch shows that exercising in the morning may lower cardiometabolic risk. Image Credit: Olga Rolenko/Getty Images A recent study found that morning exercise may help lower your cardiometabolic risk. Cardiometabolic risk factors include cardiovascular disease and metabolic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. The findings show that exercising in the morning, […]
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