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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
Poor sleep can trigger headaches: How to lower your risk
Not getting enough sleep can make the body more sensitive to pain and increase the risk of both migraines and tension headaches.Fortunately, several sleep habits can help prevent the...
Vitamins and Supplements
Four-year study links vitamin D to slower biological aging
A large study has investigated whether certain dietary supplements can affect the body’s natural ageing process.
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.
Cardio Training
How Long Can You Hang? The Ultimate Guide to Dead Hang Times
Hanging from a bar might seem simple, but it’s a serious test of grip strength, endurance, and upper-body stability.Whether you’re training for pull-ups or just want to...
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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...
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.
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News
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.
Hair loss may be linked to these serious health conditions
Hair loss is very common and can be caused...
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.
Latest Articles
7 warning signs of appendicitis that tell you when to seek emergency care
One shift in where the pain sits separates a stomach bug from a surgical emergency.
TikTok’s chia seed ‘internal shower’ can help you poop, but skip the detox pitch
A viral drink with real fiber science behind it, but weaker claims wrapped around it.
How long should you be able to wall sit? Time standards sorted by age
A simple wall hold reveals how much lower-body endurance you have as you age.
Popular holiday destinations see rise in mosquito-borne diseases
Several European holiday destinations are under increased surveillance this summer.
Doctor warns: These cancer symptoms are often overlooked
An oncologist says these common symptoms are too often ignored until it's too late.
How your brain responds to a week without complaining
It can be tempting to complain about everyday frustrations, but according to experts, taking a break from the habit may have positive effects. Even...
Should you choose lemon or lime? Here’s difference
Lemons and limes are both healthy citrus fruits that contain many of the same nutrients. However, there are a few differences that may influence your choice.
Do you snore at night? It could affect your brain
New research suggests that a common sleep disorder could have a significant impact on brain health.
Study of 214,000 older adults reveals major differences in dementia risk across countries
A major international study shows that the risk of dementia is not the same across different countries.