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Top 10 foods rich in lithium – and why this overlooked mineral matters for your brain

Lithium is best known as a psychiatric treatment, but in tiny amounts it’s naturally present in what we eat and drink. New research suggests this trace element could support...

Here’s what happens when you eat an apple before bed

Having an apple as a late-night snack might seem like a healthy idea, but how does it really affect your body?Here’s what can happen if you eat an...

Having type 2 diabetes may carry a higher cancer risk

People with type 2 diabetes today face a sharply higher cancer risk than two decades ago, new Danish data show.

These herbs and spices can support your immune system

Herbs and spices are often used in small amounts, but they contain a range of compounds that can support the body's immune system.Here are some herbs and spices highlighted...

Some of the most trusted supplements for older adults may be linked to cognitive decline

Three separate studies tied the supplements to faster cognitive decline in older adults, though none proves cause.

Is Your Ring Finger Longer Than Your Index Finger? Here’s What It Might Reveal About You

For centuries, people have looked to the palm for answers. But today, science suggests that your finger length—specifically the ratio between your index and ring fingers—might reveal fascinating insights...

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How much calcium do you really need by age, and are you getting it?

Most US adults fall short of the calcium target that keeps bones intact after 50, and the fix sits on your plate long before it reaches a supplement aisle.

Women on oral hormone therapy may face a higher blood clot risk

A large Danish study finds the pill form of menopause hormone therapy carries a real clot risk that the skin patch does not.

How much salt is too much? The daily limit most Americans are over

The FDA caps most adults at 2,300 mg of sodium a day, yet the average American passes that mark without tasting anything particularly salty.

She drank tart cherry juice before bed for a week: Here’s how it affected her sleep

Tart cherry juice has become increasingly popular as a natural way to improve sleep.A writer from Verywell Mind...

What is a normal resting heart rate? Here’s what the numbers mean

The 60 to 100 bpm range covers most adults, yet large studies suggest a tighter window may serve your heart better.

Many women still have significant pain months after a C-section, and most are not warned

A global evidence review of nearly 28,000 women finds the aftermath of a cesarean can drag on for years, disrupting sleep, mood and daily life.

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What your blood pressure does while you sleep may matter more than your daytime reading

An overnight pattern called non-dipping raises the risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney damage, and scientists are closing in on why.

A daily probiotic may lower the risk of death for babies born too early

In 4,695 very preterm babies, a daily three-strain probiotic was linked to a sharply lower risk of death and a dangerous bowel disease.

How drinking too much water can affect your kidneys

Drinking too much water in a short period of...

New study: The brain responds to every single breath

A new study shows that our breathing is linked to activity in the brain.

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Having type 2 diabetes may carry a higher cancer risk

People with type 2 diabetes today face a sharply higher cancer risk than two decades ago, new Danish data show.

These herbs and spices can support your immune system

Herbs and spices are often used in small amounts, but they contain a range of compounds that can support the body's immune system.Here are...

Some of the most trusted supplements for older adults may be linked to cognitive decline

Three separate studies tied the supplements to faster cognitive decline in older adults, though none proves cause.

Having type 2 diabetes may carry a higher cancer risk

People with type 2 diabetes today face a sharply higher cancer risk than two decades ago, new Danish data show.

These herbs and spices can support your immune system

Herbs and spices are often used in small amounts, but they contain a range of compounds that can support the body's immune system.Here are...

Some of the most trusted supplements for older adults may be linked to cognitive decline

Three separate studies tied the supplements to faster cognitive decline in older adults, though none proves cause.

How much calcium do you really need by age, and are you getting it?

Most US adults fall short of the calcium target that keeps bones intact after 50, and the fix sits on your plate long before it reaches a supplement aisle.

Women on oral hormone therapy may face a higher blood clot risk

A large Danish study finds the pill form of menopause hormone therapy carries a real clot risk that the skin patch does not.

How much salt is too much? The daily limit most Americans are over

The FDA caps most adults at 2,300 mg of sodium a day, yet the average American passes that mark without tasting anything particularly salty.