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New research suggests that fat stored around your midsection — not overall body weight — may be a stronger signal of heart failure risk. The findings challenge the long-standing reliance on BMI as the go-to measure of health. Read More.

Shingles vaccination may halve the one-year risk of serious cardiac events among older adults who have heart disease, adding to accumulating evidence that the vaccine may protect against health conditions in addition to shingles (herpes zoster), University of California researchers say. Read More.

You don't have to strength train until your muscles feel totally zapped to build muscle—just challenging them for an hour each week may do the trick, according to research published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Read More.

Tom McGee began climbing stairs for exercise 20 years ago as part of an effort to stay off cigarettes. It hasn’t always been easy: His climbs in hotel stairwells sometimes draw the attention of security guards. Read More.

Sleep experts say individuals with high drive, perfectionist tendencies, or demanding roles tend to keep their brains in “on mode” long after their bodies are exhausted. Read More.

Researchers have developed a machine-learning model that analyzes MRI brain scans to detect Alzheimer’s disease, achieving 92.87% accuracy in distinguishing mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s. Read More.

New dietary guidelines embrace full-fat dairy but cap saturated fat at 10% of daily calories. We asked experts to untangle the confusing math for your diet. Read More.

Experts say a TikTok fitness trend that prioritizes the sound of silence can support heart health. “Silent walking” is the practice of stepping out without the distractions of devices or music. Devotees of the “rawdogging” movement maintain that it is a whole-body boon that builds mindfulness, awareness and intentionality. Read More.

Walk into almost any legal cannabis dispensary, and you will see marijuana marketed as a sleep aid. Edibles, tinctures, and vape products promise relaxation and deeper rest. Millions of people report that cannabis helps them fall asleep faster. Read More.

Snacking often gets a bad rap–especially when you do it before bed. But, for the 48% of U.S. adults who have hypertension (high blood pressure) according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a before-bed snack may actually be beneficial for your health.1 Indeed, as long as you choose the right foods, having a bite to eat at night can help you manage high blood pressure—and these snacks are great at other times of the day, too. Read More.

There is no hope of escape, because I am encased in a green metal cylinder that looks like part of a rocket fuselage but is in fact a personal-sized infrared sauna. My head is exposed, but the rest of me is tucked inside this tube, which is lined with heating elements that are slow roasting me with 1,000 watts of power. Read More.

Women need to maintain a positive outlook if they want to stick to a diet, suggests new research. Dieters are more likely to gorge on unhealthy snacks when they're feeling down or stressed, according to the study. Read More.

Researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University report that just 24 minutes of specially designed music significantly reduced anxiety symptoms in adults. The music used auditory beat stimulation, a sound technique that layers rhythmic pulses designed to influence brain activity. Read More.

A new “glowing antibody” could help doctors spot the right cancers—and the right treatments—much faster. Read More.

We often think of broken bones as something kids get from playground adventures, but as we grow older, our bones face a different challenge. Over time, they can lose density and strength, making them more vulnerable to fractures - a condition known as osteoporosis. Read More.