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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...
Exercise
How Many Push Ups should you be able to do? Amount sorted by age
Have you ever heard that completing 40 push-ups a day can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease? Push-ups are an effective and simple way to measure upper body...
Diseases
New higher-dose Wegovy helped nearly half of people lose over 20% of their body weight
A stronger Wegovy just cleared the FDA under a fast-track review process.
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...
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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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.
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...
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.
Body
Exercise
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News
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.
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...
Latest Articles
The two times a day to take your home blood pressure, and what each one catches
Cardiology guidance sets out two daily windows, and each one flags a different risk.
6 warning signs of Raynaud’s disease most people mistake for being cold
Cold sensitivity is normal, but a distinct color sequence is not.
Reach for coffee the moment you wake? Your cortisol is already on it
The most effective cup of the day may not be your first one.
How often should you brush your hair? It depends on your hair type
Many people brush their hair every day without giving it much thought, but the best approach depends on more than simply following a fixed routine.
These habits can help children eat more vegetables
Small changes to everyday routines can make a big difference in children's eating habits.According to the BBC, the way vegetables are presented can influence...
Fresh research examines creatine’s impact on hair health
A belief that has circulated through gyms for years is now facing renewed scrutiny after researchers examined the issue from a completely different angle.
Avocado has many benefits – but watch the calories
Avocados are known for their healthy fats and high nutrient content, but there are also good reasons not to eat too much of them.
Your body could be sending these warning signs years before illness
A longevity expert says the body may show subtle warning signs years before serious illness is detected.
Your bed sheets may be dirtier than a toilet seat
A new report shows that bacteria can accumulate in bed sheets much faster than many people expect.