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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...
Body
Your standing desk may not protect your heart, and it could raise a different risk
A study of more than 83,000 adults tracked for nearly seven years found standing did not lower heart disease risk.
Mental Well-being
6 evidence-backed habits that lower cortisol, and may protect your long-term health
Chronic stress raises heart risk. These six habits have the research to back them.
Body
New study raises concerns: Pregnant women exposed to an average of 45 chemicals
A new study shows that pregnant women come into contact with many chemicals in their daily lives, and this could have implications for pregnancy.
Body
Your Body Warns You a Month Before a Stroke – Here’s What to Watch for
A stroke may seem sudden, but in reality, your body often starts sending signals days or even weeks in advance.These symptoms are subtle and easy to miss — but...
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Exercise
Walking more throughout the day may undo much of the harm from hours of sitting
Wrist-worn data on 72,000 adults suggests a daily step target can offset much of the risk of long sedentary hours.
Nutrition
Why the AHA says your eating pattern matters more for your heart than any single food
The AHA's 2026 guidance drops superfoods and puts the whole diet in the spotlight.
Tips for a Long Life
Your walking speed may predict how long you’ll live – here are the thresholds
A landmark JAMA analysis pooled nine studies and found walking pace tracked survival in older adults.
Cardio Training
Less than 60 minutes of lifting per week may cut your heart attack risk by nearly half
A study of nearly 13,000 adults found the heart benefit peaks well below an hour.
Sleep
Sleeping in on weekends to make up for lost sleep: does it actually work?
Sleeping in on Saturday helps some things, but not the ones that matter most.
Body
Thousands with knee arthritis could benefit from new treatment
A minimally invasive procedure targeting abnormal blood vessels around the knee delivered lasting pain relief and improved mobility in most patients for at least a year.
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Mind
News
Your daily packaged food habit could quietly raise your heart attack risk by nearly half
Two 2026 studies tie heavy ultra-processed food intake to sharply higher cardiovascular risk.
Weeks of bad air quality could make your arthritis flares more frequent and severe
A large four-year study links prolonged PM2.5 exposure to worse rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
For women over 60, being stronger may matter more for longevity than how much cardio you do
A large new US study links muscle strength to lower death risk in older women.
3 in 4 Americans take supplements every day – here is what the evidence actually shows
Big-selling vitamins and fish oil are failing their own clinical trials.
Latest Articles
International Women’s Day: Six groundbreaking discoveries made by women
Today is International Women’s Day. Here is an overview of some of the most significant advances in the treatment of serious diseases made by women.
Treatment may help people with type 1 diabetes make insulin again
Researchers are testing a new therapy designed to help people with type 1 diabetes produce insulin on their own again.
Younger adults face unexpected rise in heart attack mortality
Heart attacks are no longer just a threat in later life, and new data show younger adults, especially women, are increasingly at risk of dying after their first.
Head Lice in the Family? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them Effectively
Head lice can happen to anyone, especially when children return to school after the holidays.Here are the most important tips on how to...
The B vitamin breakdown: What each one does and why it matters
They’re tiny, but they do big things. B vitamins play critical roles in everything from energy production to brain health. While most people get...
Meeting online could be hurting your relationship — here’s what the science says
Does love feel different when it starts online? According to a new international study, the answer might be yes. Researchers found that couples who...
What Happens When You Quit Caffeine? Science Has the Answer
Think you can’t live without your daily coffee? You’re not alone. But quitting caffeine could bring surprising health perks that go far beyond just...
Pay Attention to These Symptoms If You’ve Been Bitten By a Spider
Most spider bites are harmless and go away in a few days.But in some cases, they can lead to serious health issues -...
How to live to 100, according to one of Scandinavia’s top aging researchers
How do you live to 100 — and still enjoy a good life? After 15 years of research, aging scientist Karin Modig has identified...