Rutgers Health researchers have made discoveries about brown fat that may open a new path to helping people stay physically fit as they age. A team from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School found that mice lacking a specific gene developed an unusually potent form of brown fat tissue that expanded lifespan and increased exercise capacity…

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviors and engage in low physical activity tend to have more central body fat and a higher risk of metabolic low-grade inflammation. This condition increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, which become more prevalent after…

Problems with iron levels in the blood and the body's ability to regulate this important nutrient as a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection could be a key trigger for long COVID, new research has discovered. The discovery not only points to possible ways to prevent or treat the condition, but could help explain why symptoms similar…

A new multiple sclerosis (MS) research project designed to help the brain repair itself by activating its own healing processes has been announced as part of MS Australia's latest $5.7 million research investment. This pioneering work is just one of the 35 new research initiatives funded by MS Australia's latest research grant round, which focuses…

Resistance or muscle strengthening exercise, using weights or the body itself, may be the best type of exercise for tackling insomnia in older age, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research, published in the open access journal Family Medicine and Community Health. Aerobic exercise or a mix of strength, aerobic, balance, and flexibility exercises…

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, psychiatry resident Dr. Nicholas Fabiano reveals how a personal injury transformed into groundbreaking research on the intersection of physical and mental health. The interview showcases Dr. Fabiano's innovative work in lifestyle psychiatry and his mission to bridge the historical divide between physical and mental…

What matters more for heart health: sidewalks and green spaces or how we feel about them? New research suggests perception of walkability plays a crucial role in cardiovascular risk. Sint Servaasbrug, historical footbridge crossing Meuse River, and background of cityscape in Maastricht, Netherlands. Study: The association of neighborhood walkability and food…

While plant-based diets offer neuroprotective benefits, missing key nutrients like B12 and omega-3s could increase cognitive risks—learn how to optimize your diet for brain health. Study: Impact of Vegan and Vegetarian Diets on Neurological Health: A Critical Review. Image Credit: Johnathan Ball / Shutterstock In a recent review article in the journal…

This World Protein Day, leading nutrition and wellness company, Herbalife is helping to demystify protein and offer simple tips and information about this vital nutrient. Many of us are aware of the importance of protein in our diets but are not always sure about exactly how to achieve that and the specifics of the role…

Your 8-year-old chocolate Lab is putting on weight, and you know she should probably lose a pound or two. But when she looks at you pleadingly with those big brown eyes, how can you resist handing out just one more treat? It's not easy. But it may be important. Just as obesity has become a…