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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
Why you should avoid taking ibuprofen on an empty stomach
Ibuprofen is a common pain reliever, but how you take the medication matters.
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.
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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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.
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.
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Mind
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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.
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.
Latest Articles
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.
Nicotine may start damaging your blood vessels faster than most people realize
A new Nature Reviews Cardiology paper spells out the biological chain from first puff to plaque rupture.
Your arm position can make your blood pressure appear too high
Many people measure their blood pressure at home to monitor their health. However, a common mistake during the measurement process can affect the result.
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.
These foods contain more protein than an egg
Eggs are a well-known source of protein, but they are far from the only option.Several common foods contain even more protein per serving while...
A compound found in mushrooms and cheese may make vaccines more effective
Researchers have investigated whether a naturally occurring compound found in common foods can strengthen older adults' immune response after vaccination.
New research shows mosquitoes can learn to ignore mosquito repellent
New research suggests that, under certain conditions, mosquitoes can change the way they respond to a common mosquito repellent.
How corn can affect your body if you eat them regularly
Research suggests that corn provides dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support several important functions in the body.At the same time, studies indicate...
Experts reveal the recommended daily fiber intake
Dietary fiber is receiving more attention on social media than ever before. Health experts believe the focus should be elsewhere.