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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...
Strength Training
Two strength sessions a week may cut your Alzheimer’s death risk by 27%
The sweet spot is two sessions a week, and it may also cut heart disease risk.
Tips for a Long Life
New research: These habits may affect your biological aging
Aging cannot be avoided, but various habits and treatments may influence the biological processes that occur as we get older.A new study published in Nature Medicine examined how factors...
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.
Body
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...
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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.
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.
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Exercise
Mind
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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.
Breathing through your mouth instead of your nose may be hurting your health
It quietly strains your blood vessels, brain, jaw and teeth.
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.
Latest Articles
Your balance can predict your risk of an early death
Simple physical tests predict the future for the elderly.
How eating chickpeas every day can affect your gut, cholesterol and blood sugar
A five-week controlled trial and a 12-study meta-analysis point in the same direction.
Researchers warn: Nearly 8 in 10 young adults have early signs of heart disease
Many young adults carry invisible health problems that can have serious consequences later in life.
How one week of eating less salt can change your blood pressure
A significant reduction in sodium intake can affect blood pressure in as little as one week. A study involving older adults found that following...
Most people throw away the banana peel – but that’s a mistake
Part of the banana almost always ends up in the trash, but it may have value that very few people know about.
New method could make French fries significantly healthier
Researchers have developed a method that could make French fries lower in fat without compromising their crispy exterior.
Heart doctor warns these symptoms should never be ignored
Some of the most important heart symptoms aren't the obvious ones.
How to recognize heatstroke before it turns serious
Heatstroke has become a real risk as extreme temperatures become more common around the world.By recognizing the body's warning signs and understanding what causes...
Doctor calls sodas “liquid death” – more experts share the concern
Health experts are warning about a popular beverage found in many Danish homes.