Individuals who feel anxious may want to treat themselves to a relaxing massage or just some quiet relaxation time, according to the findings of a new study.

Getting to the root cause of what causes stomach ulcers, scientists are saying that an alternative supplement may help in fighting bacteria known to cause the lesions. L-glutamine is an ingredient most commonly found in body-building supplements, but scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) had previously found that it protected against ammonia caused by some bacteria, and were hopeful that a similar effect could be found in the stomach.

A National Sleep Foundation poll conducted through the University of California at San Diego has found that sleeplessness is plaguing the country and impacting everything from health and job performance to social lives and how frequently people have sex.

There may be some truth in the old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Researchers from the University of Illinois have found that soluble fiber can help strengthen the immune system.

Healthcare practitioners often prescribe exercise to help people lose weight and reduce their risk of weight-related diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and the cluster of risk factors known as metabolic syndrome (MetS). But keeping the weight off is a challenge for many. Now, a new study suggests that exercising during weight regain can maintain improvements in metabolic health and disease risk.

A large study has found that being happily married may actually be good for physical health – at least when it comes to the risk of having a fatal stroke.

This may convince more people, young and old, to embrace fruits and vegetables as part of their diet. A scientist from the University of Liverpool claims that increasing the amount of fruit, vegetables and nuts in one’s diet may reduce the degeneration of sight caused by an eye disease.

Cutting or reducing the amount of carbohydrates in the diet may be beneficial for weight loss, but researchers say it may be bad for cholesterol levels.

A study published in the journal Sleep suggests that older adults who frequently take naps have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Having a game plan when you enter a supermarket may help you stick to your list and buy healthier foods. Avoiding the aisles and shopping mainly around the perimeter of the store may help individuals with weight loss as well, according to registered dietician Gaye Lynn Hicks of the Methodist Weight Management Center in Houston.