Older adults with insufficient vitamin K are likely to be at higher risk for mobility disability, according to new research. Dietary sources of vitamin K include kale, spinach, broccoli, and other leafy greens. Some dairy foods also contain vitamin K. The i…
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New research shows that older adults who exercise regularly can perform everyday tasks more easily and gain independence. Insufficient physical activity causes around 3.2 million deaths worldwide each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). …
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Blueberries, red grapes, red wine, and peanuts are some of the natural sources of resveratrol a plant compound that has received much attention in the medical community recently. New research in mice and human cells breaks down the mechanism through which res…
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Evidence indicates that following a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, and cereals, can bring many health benefits, including protection against cardiovascular and metabolic problems. Now, a study also presents a link between this diet…
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People with obesity are often likely to develop depression as well, but the mechanisms at play are still unclear. New research in mice may now explain what happens in the brains of individuals who have a high-fat diet. Many studies including one that Medical…
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Previous research has suggested that urbanization is a primary factor in the rise in obesity around the world. However, a new large-scale study contradicts this, indicating that the increase in obesity rates is more significant among people in rural areas. P…
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Many experts consider exercise to be an effective treatment for depression. However, new research casts doubt on this theory by showing that not everyone may benefit. Depression is the number one cause of disability across the globe, according to the World H…
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A recent study of a large and diverse group of people supports the idea that being physically fit can help protect against cancer. Working with the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI, researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, s…
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Differences in the cells that store fat in the body could explain why some people are more prone to obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. Scientists at the University of Melbourne, in Australia, led an investigation that examined human white f…
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Two teams of researchers analyzing different aspects of exercise in mice found that the time of day might affect the productivity of physical activity. Scientists already know that the circadian rhythm interacts with our metabolism. A person’s circadian rhyt…
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