Share on PinterestWalking is the most popular physical activity in the U.S., but experts say this might not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image Credit: Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers report that walking is the most popular leisure activity in the United States. They note urban dwellers also like to run and lift weights, while rural […]
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Exercise Intensity and Time Important to Reduce Risk
Share on PinterestResearch suggests that how hard you work out may be just as important as how long you work out. Image Credit: The Good Brigade/Getty Images A few minutes of harder exercise each day may dramatically lower your risk of major diseases. New research suggests exercise intensity, not just total minutes, plays a critical […]
Read MoreDiabetes Core Update – April 2026
This issue will review: 1. Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Enlicitide 2. Estimated Optimal Individualized Diabetes Risk Prediction From Preventive Interventions in the U.S. General Population 3. Impact of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery on Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes 4. Finerenone in Type 1 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney […]
Read MoreWomen Who Exercise Cut Their Risk of Early Death in Half
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 […]
Read MoreDaily Coffee May Lower Stress, Reduce Depression and Anxiety Risk
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 MoreSafety and efficacy of switching from dulaglutide to tirzepatide across clinically relevant baseline characteristics in participants with T2D: subgroup analysis of SURPASS-SWITCH
Introduction 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 […]
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure? How Yoga, Qigong, and Mindful Breathing Can Help
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 […]
Read MoreKim Kardashian’s New Energy Drink Contains Paraxanthine: Is It Safe?
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 […]
Read MoreEating Repeat Meals May Lead to Greater Weight Loss
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 […]
Read MoreExtra 11 Minutes of Sleep Per Night Lowers Risk
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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