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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...
Mental Well-being
For depression and anxiety, one type of exercise consistently outperforms the rest
Aerobic training shows the strongest mood benefits in the largest recent reviews.
Sleep
Too little sleep rivaled smoking as a predictor of how long people live
A new analysis of more than 3,100 US counties found short sleep second only to smoking.
Vitamins and Supplements
The nutrients your aging eyes need most – and the foods that deliver them
Two carotenoids concentrate in the retina and appear to slow the disease that steals central vision.
Cardio Training
What is the Ideal Walking Speed? Find Your Speed Sorted By Age
Walking is a simple yet powerful way to stay fit and improve overall health. The ideal walking speed can vary based on age and personal goals, such as weight...
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Nutrition
The Mediterranean diet may activate tiny proteins that protect your heart and brain
A USC-led study points to a cellular mechanism behind the diet's long-known cardiovascular effects.
Diseases
A new AI blood test may flag your heart disease risk up to 15 years before symptoms
A single blood draw, read by AI, could reshape how doctors spot cardiovascular risk.
Diseases
Microplastics are turning up in human brain tissue, and no one yet knows what they do
Arizona State researchers will scan 100 postmortem brains after a pilot detected plastic signals in human tissue.
Diseases
Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented, and most risk factors are in your control
A landmark Lancet Commission puts the share of dementia that could be prevented or delayed at around 45%.
Sleep
One bedtime drink added 84 minutes of sleep a night in early research
A new review pulls together the evidence, and the caveats are big.
Nutrition
Adding just half a tablespoon of olive oil a day may protect your heart and brain
A daily half tablespoon is the threshold linked in large studies to lower disease risk.
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Your brain may be warning you about heart disease 3 to 8 years before it strikes
Subtle changes in thinking may precede a heart attack or stroke by years, a large new study suggests.
Two hours in nature each week may be enough to significantly improve your health
A study of nearly 20,000 adults pinned down a specific weekly dose.
Hitting the 150-minute exercise target may protect your heart less than you think
A UK Biobank analysis suggests real heart protection needs four times more.
A daily cup of beans may be the simplest longevity habit you are overlooking
Research from the world's longest-lived communities points to one humble food.
Latest Articles
How creatine affects the body and brain
A simple scoop hides a surprisingly complex chain reaction inside your body.
Do you walk 20 minutes a day? Here’s what it can do for your body
A short daily walk can have a greater impact on the body than many people realize.
How daily energy drink consumption affects your body
Energy drinks have become a popular choice for many people seeking a quick boost in a busy everyday life.Although they can increase alertness and...
New research: Pregnancy diet linked to child’s diabetes risk
A new Danish study uncovers how a mother’s diet during pregnancy may shape her child’s long-term risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
Millet might be the gut cleanser you’ve been missing
Many people reach for probiotic yogurt or chia seeds as natural remedies when digestion slows down.Yet an ancient and underrated grain, millet, is now...
Study reveals a new, gentle method to lower bad cholesterol
A new DNA-based therapy could cut cholesterol nearly in half—without relying on statins or causing side effects.
Homes and daycares host very different microbes, study finds
A Norwegian study comparing microbes in homes and daycares revealed unexpected differences.
The Japanese trick for perfectly cooked pumpkin
A common kitchen mistake ruins one of autumn’s best vegetables: Pumpkin.
Poor sleep could make your brain a year older, study finds
A new Swedish study links a bad habit to faster brain aging.