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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...
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
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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Exercise
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.
Diets
These fruits may make it easier to fall asleep
A light snack before bedtime can be part of a healthy evening routine.According to Dreams, several fruits contain...
Nutrition
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.
Vitamins and Supplements
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.
Body
Doctor warns popular dinner could hurt GLP-1 results
A doctor says one common dinner habit could be limiting the benefits of GLP-1 medication.
Nutrition
How much protein you actually need to build muscle, and why the RDA falls short
Current research points to intakes well above the 0.8 g/kg guideline for muscle and healthy aging.
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Mind
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Diet quality may be more important than food processing
A new study suggests that the degree of processing alone does not determine how healthy a food is.
How fast your heart should recover after exercise, by age – and why a slow recovery predicts heart disease risk
A short pulse check after any workout reveals a heart risk many people miss.
Scientists sound the alarm over longer pollen seasons
Climate change is extending pollen season, leaving millions with longer and more intense hay fever symptoms, researchers say.
The 30-second chair stand test: what a healthy score looks like at 60, 70, 80 and 90
A simple timed test tracks lower-body strength and fall risk in older adults.
Latest Articles
New study explores a method to attack cancer without harming healthy cells
Researchers have identified an approach that exploits cancer cells’ own weaknesses.
Why you cough – and how to get rid of it
A cough is not a disease in itself, but a sign of irritation in the body.
These 8 fruits may help lower your blood pressure
A dietary pattern rich in fruit can support healthy blood pressure and good blood circulation.Several fruits contain fiber, vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that...
Night Leg Cramps Could Be a Sign of Something More Serious
Waking up suddenly in the middle of the night with a sharp cramp in your leg is more than just an inconvenience—it could be...
Early Signs of Bowel Cancer That Are Often Missed
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, can easily go unnoticed in its early stages. The symptoms are often mild or confused with minor...
Reasons You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty for Ending a Relationship
Breaking up is never easy, especially when you still care about the person.But sometimes, ending things is the most honest thing you can...
She Was Dead for 11 Minutes – What She Saw Next Will Haunt You
What this woman experienced during those 11 minutes beyond life will leave you questioning everything you believe.
HIV Drugs Might Fight Alzheimer’s Too
Researchers have uncovered an unexpected culprit lurking in the brains of aging people and Alzheimer’s patients: a virus-like enzyme that may be fueling brain...
You’ve Been Boiling Potatoes Wrong Your Whole Life — Here’s the Trick
You’ve probably been boiling your potatoes wrong your whole life. But one small tweak can turn your everyday spuds into a taste sensation.