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Dietary Habits
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...
Body
The Body Can Sense Death – And It All Starts With The Nose
Death remains one of life’s biggest mysteries, but new research reveals that our bodies might detect it before our minds do.Through scent and instinct, our subconscious reacts to...
Mental Well-being
Postpartum depression may nearly triple the risk of infant death
A US study of 400,000 births found the risk nearly tripled.
Sleep
Your sleep quality may matter more for disease risk than the hours
A new study links the shape of your sleep to future disease risk.
Diseases
Microplastics in your gut are linked to cancer and depression
The first study using real human gut samples found five common plastics reshape the bacteria living inside us.
Cardio Training
What is the Ideal Walking Speed? Find Your Speed Sorted By Age
Walking is a simple yet powerful way to stay fit and improve overall health. The ideal walking speed can vary based on age and personal goals, such as weight...
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Diseases
Bacon and steak may not carry the same cancer risk – here’s what the evidence shows
The WHO puts processed and unprocessed red meat in different risk categories, and the numbers show why.
Diseases
Hair loss may be linked to these serious health conditions
Hair loss is very common and can be caused by factors including genetics, hormones, stress or vitamin deficiencies.However,...
Dietary Habits
Your gut bacteria could be spreading to the people you live with
A new international study finds we swap gut microbes with the people we share a home with.
Vitamins and Supplements
Fish oil cut heart attacks and strokes by 43% in kidney failure patients, NEJM trial finds
A large randomized trial saw a 43% drop in major heart events among people on dialysis.
Diseases
A new drug in street fentanyl is sending people to intensive care
A powerful animal tranquilizer is spreading through illicit fentanyl and changing how overdose and withdrawal look.
Body
Breathing through your mouth instead of your nose may be hurting your health
It quietly strains your blood vessels, brain, jaw and teeth.
Body
Exercise
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How to lower your cholesterol naturally
Your diet, exercise routine and other lifestyle habits can...
Can you climb 4 flights of stairs in 60 seconds? Your time may predict your heart disease risk
One staircase test that tells you how your heart is doing.
Medication side effects may be mistaken for new illnesses, new study show
A large study of older adults shows how side effects from commonly used medications can be mistaken for new health problems.
Two Parkinson’s patients walked and ate again after a new ultrasound procedure
A new brain procedure gave two patients immediate results in a single session.
Latest Articles
Speaking four languages could make your brain up to 13 years younger
A new study using an AI brain-age clock finds a steep gradient, with polyglots looking the youngest.
She gave up coffee for matcha for a week: This is what changed
An American dietitian replaced her daily cup of coffee with matcha for one week to see how it would make her feel. The experiment...
How much should you be able to deadlift? Standards sorted by age and sex
A simple body-weight ratio tells you where your pull really stands.
Throw these cans away immediately, neurologist warns
A neurologist is warning against a type of canned food that, in rare cases, can be dangerous to eat.
These natural remedies may help relieve pain, nausea, and restlessness
Several well-known spices and plants have been studied by researchers. The findings suggest that some of them may have positive effects on the body.
Scientists identify 5 sleep types, each linked to distinct brain wiring and health risks
A new brain-imaging study argues sleep is not one problem but five.
12 foods with surprisingly high protein that most people overlook
Cheap, everyday foods deliver more grams of protein than most Americans realize.
New pill could replace injections for high cholesterol
A new type of cholesterol-lowering medication could provide patients with another treatment option if their current medication is not enough.
A half hour with a book may be linked to 23 months of longer life
Research suggests that a simple activity may benefit both the brain and mental well-being.