Jesper Bengtson
Adding just half a tablespoon of olive oil a day may protect your heart and brain
A daily half tablespoon is the threshold linked in large studies to lower disease risk.
Your brain may be warning you about heart disease 3 to 8 years before it strikes
Subtle changes in thinking may precede a heart attack or stroke by years, a large new study suggests.
Two hours in nature each week may be enough to significantly improve your health
A study of nearly 20,000 adults pinned down a specific weekly dose.
Hitting the 150-minute exercise target may protect your heart less than you think
A UK Biobank analysis suggests real heart protection needs four times more.
A daily cup of beans may be the simplest longevity habit you are overlooking
Research from the world's longest-lived communities points to one humble food.
After 60, the protein amount most people follow may not be enough to protect your muscles
The 0.8 g/kg rule was never designed for aging muscle, and a 2025 trial shows it.