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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...
Sleep
Sleep, not screen time, is the strongest predictor of teen school and social success
A UC Davis study finds sleep outranks screens, exercise and diet in shaping adolescent success.
Body
This is what happens to your body when you use air conditioning for long periods
Air conditioning can be a welcome relief on hot days, but prolonged exposure to cool, dry air can affect the body in several ways.Doctors also point to a number...
Diseases
Only 1 in 3 US men gets the pre-biopsy prostate MRI that is standard in Europe
A simple scan can cut unnecessary biopsies and catch dangerous tumors earlier. Most American men never receive it.
Body
The Body Can Sense Death – And It All Starts With The Nose
Death remains one of life’s biggest mysteries, but new research reveals that our bodies might detect it before our minds do.Through scent and instinct, our subconscious reacts to...
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Diets
Throw these cans away immediately, neurologist warns
A neurologist is warning against a type of canned food that, in rare cases, can be dangerous to eat.
Body
These natural remedies may help relieve pain, nausea, and restlessness
Several well-known spices and plants have been studied by researchers. The findings suggest that some of them may have positive effects on the body.
Sleep
Scientists identify 5 sleep types, each linked to distinct brain wiring and health risks
A new brain-imaging study argues sleep is not one problem but five.
Nutrition
12 foods with surprisingly high protein that most people overlook
Cheap, everyday foods deliver more grams of protein than most Americans realize.
Body
New pill could replace injections for high cholesterol
A new type of cholesterol-lowering medication could provide patients with another treatment option if their current medication is not enough.
Body
A half hour with a book may be linked to 23 months of longer life
Research suggests that a simple activity may benefit both the brain and mental well-being.
Body
Exercise
Mind
News
The 6-minute walking test: See how you compare in your 60s, 70s or 80s
A hallway, a stopwatch and six minutes reveal more about aerobic age than most gym tests.
Most people think they need more protein – 350 studies suggest otherwise
A sweeping new analysis pushes back against the high-protein diet trend and brand-new US guidelines.
How many minutes of sun exposure you need for vitamin D, and why it depends on your skin tone
A 2024 modeling study puts a number on it, and it varies fivefold across skin tones.
Latest Articles
Understand the most common dreams and what they reveal
Dreams can feel both confusing and intensely real.Many of the most common dreams revolve around emotions, worries, and experiences from everyday life.Below is an...
Cannabis use may be linked to better brain function
A new study examines the relationship between cannabis use among middle-aged and older adults and brain function.
Padel activates both body and brain, research shows
Padel is attracting researchers’ attention because it combines movement and play in a way that may make regular exercise more accessible to a wider range of people.
Yoga Teacher: This Simple Pose Beats 100 Crunches
Think you need sweat and speed to sculpt your abs? One surprisingly calm yoga pose might be doing more for your core than all your crunches combined.
This Everyday Painkiller Could Secretly Be Harming Your Body
Ibuprofen is a go-to remedy for pain and fever, found in medicine cabinets worldwide.But behind its soothing effects are hidden dangers you probably...
These Fruits Can Naturally Help Lower Cholesterol and Strengthen the Heart
Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels doesn’t always require medications or complicated diets. By making simple adjustments to your daily fruit intake, you can support your...
This New Home Test Can Detect Prostate Cancer in 15 Minutes
A groundbreaking new invention allows men to test themselves for prostate cancer at home. Here’s everything you need to know about how the test...
Fatal Virus Kills in Days – Here’s What to Watch for
Borna virus infections in humans are extremely rare, but when they occur, they’re often fatal.With no known treatment and vague early symptoms, the...
Actor Dies for 7 Minutes and Returns With Chilling Details From the Afterlife
A British actor who was clinically dead for seven minutes shares his extraordinary near-death experience.His story takes us beyond the physical world, into...