Common weight loss drug may be the solution we've been waiting for in cardiovascular health
A revolutionary study presented at the European Congress of Obesity (ECO) reveals that semaglutide, which is found in popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, has the potential to transform cardiovascular health. According to the study, participants who took semaglutide had a 20 percent Read More...
What the ruck? Transform your daily walks into high-efficacy workouts with rucking
Are you prepared to take your regular walks to the next level? Say hello to rucking, a new fitness trend that is changing the way people workout. Simply slipping on a weighted rucksack or backpack transforms your stroll into a full-body exercise that incorporates cardio and strength training. Let's Read More...
A guide to the three kinds of movement your body needs every week
Making physical activity a priority has never been more important for our health in this fast-paced society when sitting all day is the standard. While walking has traditionally been regarded as a basic and accessible form of exercise, there is much more to achieving peak health than simply Read More...
Coffee vs. tea: which caffeine source reigns supreme for health and vitality?
For many people, coffee is more than simply a morning habit; it's an integral component of their daily lives. But is this really the best method to get your caffeine fix? Dr. Kaustubh Dabhadkar, a preventive cardiologist from Charlotte, North Carolina, sheds light on the subject, showing the Read More...
Is "zone 2 cardio" the new HIIT? A beginners' guide to this upcoming exercise craze
So, what exactly is the hype around zone 2 cardio that’s popping up on all our social feeds? Let's break it down into simpler terms. When we talk about "zones," we're referring to distinct levels of exertion during exercise, which are frequently classified according to heart rate. Consider Read More...
Cut the lights! The case for sleeping in total darkness
New research from scientists at Northwestern Medicine presents a persuasive argument for people to get rid of nightlights and break the common habit of being lulled to sleep by a television program. Why should we sleep in the dark? According to a press release about the study, even a small amount Read More...
Do long weekend walks make up for daily ones? Here’s what the experts say
It’s no secret that regular exercise is good for our health—physical, mental, and emotional. However, during the week our schedules can get pretty hectic, which leaves us hunched over our desks, visualizing all the work that’s piling up in our minds, all the while talking ourselves out of the Read More...
Menstrual cycle changes before menopause indicate heart disease risk
Everything in our bodies is interconnected, and researchers from the University of Pittsburgh recently discovered a link between two unlikely body systems: the heart and menstruation. According to their research, menstruators whose menstrual cycles increased in length two years before their Read More...
Lab-grown mini hearts could help scientists treat cardiovascular diseases
One of the biggest challenges facing research around how the human heart develops is access to a developing heart. That may no longer be a problem thanks to a team of scientists who have created the first-ever functional miniature human heart in the lab. Grown from stem cells, the human heart Read More...
Don’t Worry, Be Healthy
The adage, “Don’t worry, be happy,” suddenly has a lot more weight behind it, thanks to the latest medical research. In the first-ever systematic review of happiness and heart health, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston have found that a positive outlook on life can Read More...