Search Result For: moderate exercise

Bailey Fields and Todd Kennedy rely on compounded GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

Date: 2025/04/02 - 23:00

Compounded GLP-1s Helped Them Lose Weight, But New FDA Rule Could Block Access

The FDA's new rule restricting the sale of compounded semaglutide could make it more difficult for some people to obtain affordable weight loss medications. Here, two people who've relied on compounded GLP-1 drugs share their stories.

white man with long beard pictured hiking in the mountains

Date: 2025/04/02 - 14:00

'Weekend warriors' have a lower risk of death from heart disease, cancer

People who are only able to work out on the weekends still reap important health benefits, including a lowered risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes.

young white woman drinking from blue refillable water bottle

Date: 2025/04/01 - 21:00

4:3 intermittent fasting better for weight loss than cutting calories

A 4:3 model of intermittent fasting may be more effective at lowering a person's weight over 12 months than a diet following daily calorie restriction, new research shows.

An older adult male prepares a healthy breakfast with oats and fruits on a kitchen countertop

Date: 2025/03/28 - 17:00

Scientists compare 8 dietary patterns to see how they affect healthy aging

Following specific dietary patterns, especially one that scores high on the Alternative Healthy Eating Index, may help a person age healthy with no chronic diseases or cognitive issues at age 70, a new study suggests.

Date: 2025/03/26 - 19:00

Daily physical activity, even at light intensities, linked to lower cancer risk

NIH study finds number of steps taken daily may be more important for cancer risk than the intensity of activity.

Date: 2025/03/24 - 23:00

Women's Heart Health More Affected by Lifestyle Risks Than Men, Study Finds

A new study suggests that certain cardiovascular risk factors could significantly impact females more than males. Taking biological sex into account during routine screenings could provide a clearer assessment of cardiovascular risk, the researchers say.

three carrots. two onions, and a bowl of spinach leaves on a table

Date: 2025/03/24 - 21:00

Diets filled with nutrient-dense plant foods tied to lower IBD risk

A plant-based diet made up of mainly nutrient-dense plant foods, or an equally healthy omnivorous diet may help reduce the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

An older adult sits at the table with a glass of kefir in their hands next to an open bottle

Date: 2025/03/23 - 14:00

Could the probiotic kefir help fight Alzheimer’s disease?

The probiotic-rich drink kefir may be a potential complementary treatment for Alzheimer’s disease by helping improve cognitive functioning and memory, anew review suggests.

Two twins exercising with a resistance band pulling it in the opposite direction

Date: 2025/03/21 - 20:31

Can exercising help you live longer? Twin study says it may be complicated

Higher and more intense levels of physical activity may not benefit life span as much as previously thought, a new study in twins finds, highlighting multiple factors that play a role in longevity.

Date: 2025/03/20 - 23:32

Two Studies Link Cannabis Use to Substantially Higher Risk of Heart Attack

A retrospective study found that cannabis users were six times as likely to have a heart attack compared to non-users, while a large meta-analysis of 12 previous studies showed that cannabis users had a 50% higher risk of a heart attack.