Physical activity is important for cardiac health in adolescents

Finnish researchers have found that sedentary lifestyle has a negative impact on cardiac health among adolescents.

Less than five hours’ sleep a night linked to higher risk of multiple diseases

According to researchers at University College London, getting less than five hours of sleep in middle-aged or elderly people is associated with an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases.

Daily 4 cups of tea can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes

Chinese researchers studied the effect of drinking different types of tea on the risk of diabetes.

Vitamin D deficiency and dementia

In a recently published study, researchers from the University of South Australia report that new genetic studies show a direct link between dementia and vitamin D deficiency.

Alcohol may be more risky to the heart than previously thought

Levels of alcohol consumption currently considered safe by some countries are linked with development of heart failure.