In the first systematic review of its kind, UniSA researchers found that new habits can begin forming within about two months (median of 59-66 days) but can take up to 335 days to establish. It's an ...

People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalised from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to ...

Actively preparing for major surgery by exercising and improving diet (known as “prehabilitation”) is associated with fewer complications, less time in hospital, and improved recovery and quality of ...

Understanding how to decrease risk for chronic diseases, such as CVD, associated with the menopausal transition and postmenopause is critical for supporting women’s health throughout the lifespan. CVD ...

Weight loss can reduce the prevalence of low testosterone levels in overweight, middle-aged men with prediabetes by almost 50%, a new study finds. Results will be presented at The Endocrine Society’s ...

Studies have long examined what it is about the “Mediterranean” eating pattern that protects against heart disease. Does the answer lie in Crete? Crete, the legendary birthplace of Zeus, has been a ...

It used to be that you had a few choices of cooking oils on supermarket shelves, such as corn oil, soybean oil, and canola oil—all clear, pale, odorless, and tasteless. Then along came the popularity ...

Making a game of losing weight using smartphone apps, online programs, and social media platforms is a fast-growing trend that's improving lives. The terms "fun" and "weight loss" usually aren't ...

There’s nothing like having a hot cup of tea to jump-start your morning or a tall glass of iced tea to cool you off in the summertime. For more than 5,000 years, various peoples and cultures across ...