Healthy Living Stories
New Treatment For Male Pattern Baldness? Study Identifies Body Sugar That Holds Key
The researchers noted that a naturally occurring sugar in the human body, known as 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR), could stimulate hair growth. Study Identifies Fiber In Common Cereals That Aids Weight Loss
Researchers have identified the type of fiber commonly found in oats and barley that shows significant potential for weight loss. Prenatal Diet Linked To Autism? Study Says 'Healthy' Eating Cuts Risk By 22%
The researchers discovered that a "healthy" diet during pregnancy — rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish, and whole grains while avoiding high-fat foods, processed meats, soft drinks, and refined carbohydrates — can reduce the risk of autism by 22%. Obesity Affects Sperm Count: Study Uncovers Brain Mechanism Behind Fertility Decline
The researchers discovered in a mice study that obesity causes chronic changes in the brain, which affects sperm count. Get Consistent Sleep: Study Says Irregular Pattern Raises Diabetes Risk By 34%
A study highlights the significance of maintaining regular sleep patterns for preventing type 2 diabetes. Study Identifies Best Form Of Daily Commute For Physical And Mental Health
The study suggests that active daily travel, such as walking or cycling to work, is one of the most practical and sustainable methods to boost daily physical activity, reaping significant health benefits. Does Poop Frequency Matter? Study Identifies 'Goldilocks Zone' For Long-Term Health
A study revealed that both frequent and infrequent bowel movements can have long-term health implications. Should You Exercise Before Bed? Here's What Study Suggests For Better Sleep
A new study found that incorporating resistance exercise "activity breaks" at night can improve sleep duration. Antibiotics Use In Childhood Elevates Asthma Risk; Study Identifies Gut Molecule With Protective Effects
The study identified a molecule called IPA, produced by gut bacteria, that shows promise as a dietary supplement in the future to prevent asthma development in children at risk of the disease. Maintaining Blood Pressure Below 120 mmHg Protects From Late-Life Dementia: Study
The study revealed that lowering systolic blood pressure below the clinically safe threshold of 120 mmHg over time may slightly reduce an individual's risk of developing dementia, particularly among Black and Latino groups. Insufficient And Excessive Sleep May Harm Blood Vessels Of Diabetes Patients
The study noted that short sleep duration is tied to a 2.6 times higher risk of microvascular disease, while long sleep duration is linked to a 2.3 times increased risk of the same condition. Life Expectancy After Heart Attack: Study Says Women Lose More Years Compared To Men
The study revealed that after heart attacks, women experience a greater life expectancy loss than men, and the effect was more significant in those with impaired cardiac function after their heart attack. Breakthrough In Osteoporosis: Scientists Discover New Hormone That Builds Stronger Bones
Researchers have discovered a new hormone, a maternal brain hormone (CCN3) that could be a breakthrough in the treatment of osteoporosis. Delaying Diabetes By 4 Years Reduces Risks Of Death And Complication, Says Study
The researchers suggest that people who have impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) should consider making lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise to effectively delay the onset of diabetes. Women More At Risk Of Anxiety, Depression Than Men After Surviving Cardiac Arrest: Study
The research team made the findings after examining long-term socioeconomic and mental health outcomes among cardiac arrest survivors.