Catching up on lost sleep over the weekend may have significant heart health benefits, according to new research presented at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual congress. The study, which analyzed data from 90,903 participants in the UK Biobank, found that individuals who compensated for weekday sleep deprivation on weekends had a 19% lower risk…
What is Food Noise?Food noise refers to obsessive internal chatter about food that can drive overeating and hinder healthy choices. This phenomenon is gaining attention as users of weight-loss medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro) report significant relief. How Medications HelpGLP-1 drugs mimic the feeling of fullness by slowing digestion and…
A new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine highlights how increasing daily activity can significantly extend life expectancy. Researchers found that adults engaging in top-quartile activity levels could gain up to 5 extra years of life compared to the least active. Activities like walking for 111 extra minutes daily could add up to…
In Japan, Christmas has evolved into a romantic celebration akin to Valentine’s Day. Couples enjoy festive dates featuring dazzling light displays, luxury dinners, and stays at upscale hotels. This cultural adaptation stems from post-WWII Western influences, blending aesthetics and romance into the holiday. Despite economic challenges, younger couples now favor creative, budget-friendly traditions like sharing…
A study in JAMA Network Open highlights how increasing daily steps can significantly reduce depressive symptoms. Researchers found that adding just 1,000 steps a day may lower the risk of depression by 9%, with benefits observed even at 7,000 steps, challenging the standard 10,000-step benchmark. Physical activity, regardless of type or intensity, is proven to…