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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
Zone 2 training: why a slow, steady workout may be the best thing for your heart
The pace where you can still hold a conversation may do more for your heart than your hardest workout.
The overlooked sleep apnea pattern that may raise your heart attack risk by 30%
A large home-monitoring study points to a signal that one-night sleep tests routinely miss.
What’s a good mile run time for your age? Times sorted by age and sex
Widely used age-adjusted benchmarks show what counts as an excellent, good or average mile at every stage of adult life.
Why a banana may be the perfect evening snack
A banana is often eaten as a quick snack, but the time of day you eat it may also make a difference.
These foods can make your hair more fragile
Summer treats can affect your hair if they regularly replace more nutritious foods.According to Dr. Emrah Cinik, founder of Dr. Cinik Hair Clinic, hair...
Dietitian: Ginger tea is the best choice against inflammation
The opportunity to reduce inflammation may be found in a drink that many people already have at home.
The choice of coffee may affect your biological ageing
A new study suggests that the type of coffee you drink may be associated with the body's biological ageing.
Daily earbuds use could increase the risk of ear problems
Earbuds are an everyday essential for many people, but using them incorrectly may increase the risk of ear problems.
These foods contain more omega-3 than salmon
Salmon is widely regarded as one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, but according to Health, several other foods and supplements contain...