Jesper Bengtson

Ultra-processed food may be quietly dulling your focus, even if you eat well otherwise

A large new study finds a packet of chips a day is enough to move the needle on attention.

If you take a statin for cholesterol, these foods may affect how it works

Grapefruit is only part of the story for the more than 92 million American adults on statins.

How eating raspberries every day can affect your gut, brain and cholesterol

A randomized trial and long-running berry research point to real, if modest, everyday effects.

Circadian research points to a specific window for strength gains, and it isn’t morning

Body temperature, hormones and nerve signaling all peak later in the day.

Your gut bacteria may be quietly deciding how fast your arteries age

A new HELIUS study links specific gut microbes to healthier blood vessels in 2,446 adults.

How many sit-ups should you be able to do? The number by age and sex

A 60-second self-test scores your core endurance against your age group.