GLP-1 therapies designed to treat type 2 diabetes and used as a popular weight loss aid may have the potential to treat more than just overeating, as experts now believe medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro can help suppress other bad habits, such as alcohol and substance abuse. A recent review published by the […]
Because caffeine’s stimulant properties are known to increase our heart rate, doctors have long told people with the common heart rhythm disorder AFib to give up their coffee intake, but a surprising new study is raising a lid on the potential benefits of a daily cup of joe. This is evident from the study, which […]
For many of us, reaching our thirties is marked by gaining a few pounds of unwanted body fat while dealing with the pressures of a burgeoning family and professional career. The story that our metabolisms are working against us as we age may provide comfort that the rising numbers on the scale are a product […]
For most women, morning sickness during pregnancy is simply part of the baby-making process, like choosing the perfect name and preparing that beautiful nursery, and yet scientists have only recently been able to identify the possible cause. There are many misconceptions surrounding the annoying morning sickness that pregnant women experience. Some dismiss it as ‘hormonal’, […]
You would be difficult to find someone who does not like fries, but has shown a new scientific study that taking over a certain number of portions per week has a dramatic effect on your chances of type 2 diabetes. The study, published by the BMJIt was noted that, although the potato contains important nutrients, […]
After a demanding training, there is little better than recovering with a nice dip in the hot tub, or are in a sweat-inducing sauna. But which stimulates the heart and stimulates our immune system the most? Experts from the University of Oregon have the answer. Published in a recent study in the American Physiological SocietyResearchers […]