Sitting too much can be tough on your heart, but some foods might help. Think cocoa, tea, apples, or berries. These treats are packed with flavanols. Flavanols are plant chemicals that might keep your blood vessels happy, even if you're sitting for hours. Researchers did a test. They had 40 young men sit for two hours. Half drank cocoa with lots of flavanols. The ot...

Filipino teenagers are spending a lot of time sitting down. This is a big deal because it can lead to health problems. Many of them are not moving enough. They are not getting the exercise they need. This is partly because they are using digital devices a lot. Using screens too much can be bad for health. It can cause problems like obesity and poor posture. But it i...

Every year, over 800, 000 people in the United States experience a heart attack. For those who have already had one, avoiding a second one is crucial. Recent findings shed light on how simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference. People who have had a heart attack often worry about having another one. But here is the good news: small changes in daily habi...

There is a lot of talk about how being inactive and eating poorly can harm the body. But what is the impact on the kidneys? The kidneys are crucial for filtering waste from the blood. When they fail, it is a big problem. This is called chronic kidney disease. It is a serious issue that gets worse over time. It is known that being overweight and not moving aroun...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many kids were stuck at home, leading to a more inactive lifestyle. This lack of movement contributed to a rise in obesity among young people. This shift in health habits had some unexpected consequences. One notable change was the increase in laparoscopic cholecystectomies, a type of surgery to remove the gallbladder. This procedure bec...