Research
New Study Shows Poop Pills Might Be a Promising Weight-Loss Therapy
Before you turn your nose up—if you haven’t already—your poop can tell you a lot about your health. It can tell you if your gut […]
Research: Meal Delivery Services Associated with Lower Healthcare Costs
We’re all familiar with the saying “food is medicine” but how often do we actually take it to heart? It’s often times hard to see the […]
Finding CTE in Living People? BU Just Got Closer to Doing It
A major, promising step forward has just been announced in the study of CTE, the disease that wreaks havoc on the brains of former NFL […]
A Cure for Type 2 Diabetes?
Kim Shepherd didn’t tell her husband of 34 years where she was going when she hopped in the car three years ago and drove an […]
New Harvard School of Public Health Study Links Push-Ups and Heart Health
Ever heard the phrase drop and give me 20? Well, according to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, 40 is actually the magic […]
The NFL Will Give Boston Children’s Hospital $14.7 Million for Concussion Research
America’s game is a violent one—filled with hard hits and aggressive action. It’s what makes the sport of football exciting and exhilarating, and is why hundreds of thousands […]
Physicians Hesitate to Recommend Health Clubs and Personal Trainers, According to a New Study
Adults 18-64 years old need at least two hours and 30 minutes of aerobic exercise per week in conjunction with two days of muscle-strengthening activities, according to the Centers […]
New Study Shows Lack of Sleep in Teens Is Associated with Risky Behavior
Sleep is so very important—this is not news. But for the majority of us, getting enough of it is hard. The consequences of not getting enough […]
Ask the Expert: Should I Consider Freezing My Eggs?
Welcome to our Ask the Expert series, in which local health and fitness experts answer your wellness questions. Here, Dr. Janis Fox weighs the pros and […]
Brigham and Women’s Researchers Find Moderate Carb Intake Is Best
Low carb-focused diets like keto, paleo, and the Atkins, all promising rapid weight loss, are still favored among trendy diets, while carbs continue to be enemy number one. […]
Social Media Image Filters Are Giving People Body Dysmorphia
There’s no denying the large role social media plays in our lives now. We use it to connect, socialize, tell stories, and market products and […]
A Study from Tufts University Shows the Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults
Quick fixes on aging are all the rage right now—get botox here, laser hair removal there, and don’t forget to drink your collagen in your […]
Massachusetts Adults Rank Above the National Average When It Comes to Exercise
Kudos to you, Massachusetts. Whether you’re an avid spin-goer, you frequent the weight room, or you’re a pavement pounder along the Esplanade—you are helping the state […]
New Study Shows We May Not Be Aware of Decreased Cognitive Abilities Due to Poor Sleep
We’ve all been there—sleep-deprived and barely functioning while double fisting extra large caramel mocha iced coffees from the Dunkin’s down the street. Even though we […]
Younger Tackle Football Players Are Likely to Experience CTE Symptoms at an Earlier Age
The younger an athlete is when he starts playing tackle football, the earlier he’ll experience symptoms of cognitive and behavioral impairment, a new study from […]