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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...
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
Suspected poisoned alcohol has killed at least 48 people
Authorities are investigating a serious case involving locally produced alcohol after many people died following consumption of the product.
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.
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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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...
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...
Body
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Mind
News
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.
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.
Latest Articles
Going to bed at different times each night may quietly double your heart risk
A 10-year study of more than 3,000 adults points to bedtime as the sleep habit that matters most.
When rotten-egg gas won’t quit: what your gut may be trying to tell you
A persistent sulfur smell you can't blame on dinner may be a quiet signal from your microbiome.
The point where extra protein starts to strain your kidneys and bones
Where the load from shakes, bars and big meat portions stops being harmless.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke can reduce air quality and put extra strain on the body.Here are expert recommendations from Healthline on how to reduce your risk...
How sparkling water affects your teeth according to new research
A new study has examined how different beverages affect your teeth.
Too much salt can increase the body’s risk of disease – here are the signs
A high sodium intake can affect the body without causing obvious symptoms. Experts point to several signs that may be worth watching for.
Swimming may reduce back pain by up to 50 percent, study finds
A new study suggests that swimming can reduce pain and improve daily life for people living with chronic lower back pain.
Cheap snack played a key role in Adam’s 100-pound weight loss
Adam lost more than 100 pounds after replacing junk food with a simple, low-cost snack that helped him stay full and stick to his weight-loss goals.
Can a hard avocado be softened in 10 minutes? Here’s the answer
A hard avocado can be frustrating when you need to use it right away.Several tricks claim to speed up the ripening process, but a...