Sleep duration and genetics interact to affect functional health

Lifestyle-behavioral factors and socioeconomic status play an important role in shaping healthy aging, but their effects may differ depending on your DNA, according to a new international study led by Adelaide University researchers. The study is the first of its kind to show that diet quality, physical activity, sleep, smoking, education, employment and social engagement … Read more

ACLM launches project remission for Type 2 diabetes

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) announces the launch of Project Remission: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach to Type 2 Diabetes, a national digital film series developed in partnership with Content With Purpose (CWP). Premiering during a live webinar featuring experts in the field at noon CT today, with the full series also launching digitally, the … Read more

Irregular bedtime could double the risk of serious cardiac events

An irregular bedtime in midlife may signal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study from the University of Oulu suggests that large swings in when people go to bed could double the risk of serious cardiac events—particularly among those who get less than eight hours of sleep. The researchers found that inconsistent bedtimes … Read more

Caffeine helps restore memory after sleep deprivation, study by Singaporean researchers finds

Research suggests that caffeine may help restore social memory impaired by sleep deprivation by acting on one specific brain circuit that is impacted by disrupted rest. The finding offers insight into how sleep loss affects memory-related brain pathways and could inform future dietary strategies to address cognitive impairment.  Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School … Read more

Small, combined improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity may yield major heart benefits

New research shows that small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination, are associated with a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart attacks, and heart failure. The study followed more than 53,000 adults from UK Biobank over an eight‑year period and found that making even modest improvements … Read more

‘I checked Simba’s website – then found the same mattress £550 cheaper elsewhere’

Shopping writer Lauren has discovered a third-party retailer quietly listing identical mattresses for significantly less This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Bensons for Beds is offering big discounts on top-rated mattresses right now(Image: Getty Images) When it comes to buying a mattress, … Read more

Replacing sedentary time improves insulin resistance in adolescents

Adolescents who replaced just half an hour of sedentary behaviors, such as sitting on the couch or spending time at the computer, each day for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity or sleep may lower their insulin resistance, a key factor in preventing the development of Type 2 diabetes, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart … Read more

AI diet plans underestimate teen nutrition and miss key nutrients

New research reveals that popular AI tools may be giving adolescents incomplete and imbalanced diet advice, raising important questions about whether these technologies are ready to guide growing bodies without expert oversight.  Study: Artificial intelligence diet plans underestimate nutrient intake compared to dietitians in adolescents. Image credit: ilona.shorokhova/Shutterstock.com Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used for … Read more