Erika Watts

1 week ago | aol.com | Erika Watts

A study led by researchers from Uppsala University examined how sleeping poorly can affect the body — specifically heart health. In the crossover study, scientists checked the participants’ biomarkers after they underwent sessions of poor sleep and healthy sleep. They found that biomarkers associated with inflammation and heart health increased after just three nights of poor sleep.

1 week ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Erika Watts

Share on PinterestA study led by researchers from Uppsala University examined how sleeping poorly can affect the body — specifically heart health. In the crossover study, scientists checked the participants’ biomarkers after they underwent sessions of poor sleep and healthy sleep. They found that biomarkers associated with inflammation and heart health increased after just three nights of poor sleep.

3 weeks ago | resources.healthgrades.com | Erika Watts

A study conducted by Spanish researchers analyzed how effective collagen is as a weight loss aid. The study followed two groups for 12 weeks; one group received collagen-based protein bars, and the other did not. The group that received the collagen supplement lost twice as much weight as the control group. More than in the U.S. are either overweight or have obesity. As this number continues to climb, scientists are interested in finding ways to help people lose weight.

3 weeks ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Erika Watts

Share on PinterestA study conducted by Spanish researchers analyzed how effective collagen is as a weight loss aid. The study followed two groups for 12 weeks; one group received collagen-based protein bars, and the other did not. The group that received the collagen supplement lost twice as much weight as the control group. More than in the U.S. are either overweight or have obesity. As this number continues to climb, scientists are interested in finding ways to help people lose weight.

1 month ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Erika Watts

Share on PinterestResearchers recently conducted an umbrella-review to examine the impact exercise can have on people undergoing cancer treatment. The results indicated that exercise can mitigate some of the side effects of cancer treatments across a range of cancer types. Both traditional exercise and mind-body exercises showed benefits. Cancer treatments can cause a host of health problems.