Chronic stress overrides satiety signals in the brain. Mice on a high-fat diet that were chronically stressed gained twice as much weight as mice on the same diet that were not chronically stressed.

A new pill studied in mice targets mitochondrial free radical production, reducing oxidative stress and supporting metabolic health, including reducing insulin resistance, blood glucose, and body fat. 

It's known that exercising protects cognitive function with age—but new research shows that this protective effect is diminished in people who aren't getting enough sleep regularly.

People who walk 8,000 steps or more on 1–2 days per week is linked to reduced all-cause mortality and cardiovascular-related mortality.