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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
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.
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.
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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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.
Nutrition
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.
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Exercise
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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.
One eating pattern may lower your heart disease risk by 26%, and most people skip it
A 20-year Greek study points to the Mediterranean plate as a serious heart safeguard.
Latest Articles
Free nicotine products at work: Tech companies hope for more productive employees
The new initiative has prompted reactions from health experts.
This McDonald’s burger contains more than two-thirds of a day’s calories
A new burger from McDonald’s has attracted significant attention. The debate concerns marketing, social media, and nutrition.
Financial stress can be as harmful to the heart as smoking
Heart disease is often associated with smoking, diet, and exercise, but research suggests that another factor may also play a major role.
These common “healthy” habits may increase your risk of heart problems
Some habits we associate with a healthy lifestyle can actually have a hidden downside. Cardiologists warn that even seemingly positive routines can increase the...
The overlooked health benefits of growing older
Aging is often portrayed as inevitable decline, but research shows that many aspects of health can actually improve with time. From better stress management...
Feel Groggy, Dizzy or Nauseous After a Nap? Here’s What to Do
A nap should leave you feeling refreshed, right? But for many, it ends in nausea, headaches, and brain fog.If you've ever woken up...
These Foods Give You the Most Gas, and the Worst Smell
Passing gas is completely normal – in fact, most people do it between 5 and 15 times a day. The amount and smell depend...
This Is How Many Calories You Burn with Your Daily Chores
Forget expensive memberships and crowded gyms.Your daily household and yard tasks can actually give you a solid calorie burn if you tackle them...
New Research: The Body Sends Signals 12 Years Before a Heart Attack
Research shows that loss of physical activity can begin 12 years before a heart attack.Recognizing this early sign can help you take preventive...