Jesper Bengtson
What your resting heart rate reveals about your risk of dying early
A single number on your smartwatch may say more about your longevity than you think.
Why swimmers may outlive runners – and what the heart research actually shows
A landmark study of more than 40,000 men found regular swimmers had roughly half the mortality risk of runners and walkers.
Yoga may lower your blood pressure and ease back pain – here’s what NIH research shows
The NIH has weighed the evidence, and only a handful of yoga's claimed benefits hold up.
Could taking probiotics ease your anxiety? Here’s what clinical trials are showing
A late-2024 review pooled 23 randomized trials and found a real, if modest, mental-health signal.
Two common sleep problems may be early warning signs of Parkinson’s and other brain diseases
A 2026 UK Biobank analysis links restless legs and sleep apnea to future brain disease.
Your calcium and vitamin D supplements may not be protecting your bones at all
The largest review to date finds almost no meaningful bone protection for most older adults.