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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...
Cardio Training
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.
Body
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.
Exercise
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.
Cardio Training
How Long Can You Hang? The Ultimate Guide to Dead Hang Times
Hanging from a bar might seem simple, but it’s a serious test of grip strength, endurance, and upper-body stability.Whether you’re training for pull-ups or just want to...
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Cardio Training
How many push-ups should you be able to do? What the number reveals about your heart
A 10-year Harvard study suggests one of the simplest fitness tests may double as a heart-risk check.
Tips for a Long Life
Grip strength predicts how long you’ll live better than blood pressure, huge study finds
A study of 140,000 adults ranks grip strength above blood pressure as a mortality predictor.
Cardio Training
She walked 20,000 steps every day for a month – here’s what she learned
What started as a personal challenge for SEO Manager for Women's Health Amy May Ellis to walk 20,000...
Exercise
Just 13 minutes of exercise a day may be enough to lower your risk of early death
New research suggests that a short amount of strength training each week is linked to a lower risk of premature death.
Tips for a Long Life
The 10-second one-leg balance test linked to early death, and how you compare by age
A no-equipment test middle-aged adults can do at home tracks with survival years later.
Dietary Habits
Cardiologists spotlight two foods that may lower cholesterol
Heart specialists say two everyday foods may help lower bad cholesterol and support long-term heart health.
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Study investigates what an avocado a day actually does for your health
A randomized study in adults with abdominal obesity found a small but measurable drop in LDL particles.
Here’s how sitting still for too long can affect your heart
Most people associate a healthy heart with regular exercise,...
Sauna may help the body handle high temperatures
Researchers are investigating whether regular exposure to heat can help the body become better equipped to handle high temperatures.
Two dead as parasite outbreak spreads across the US
Health officials are investigating a parasite outbreak that has claimed two lives and sickened thousands across the United States.
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Doctors share age-based advice on how often to shower
Medical experts say your shower routine should change as your skin and body age.
What research says about Donald Trump’s health and lifestyle
Research sheds light on how healthy Donald Trump’s lifestyle is, based on his own statements.
Study explores treatments that may improve weight loss after menopause
Weight gain after menopause is difficult to address using traditional methods. New research findings suggest that combined approaches may be the solution.
This Is How Many Squats You Should Be Able to Do Based on Your Age
Want to see if you're in good shape? Squats are one of the best indicators of your overall fitness.Trainer at Life Time fitnesscenter...
What Your Eye Color Says About You
Your eye color is more than just a genetic quirk — it’s a window into your evolutionary past, a play of light, and in...
Skittles, Doritos and Mountain Dew Might Soon Be Labeled ‘Unsafe for Humans’
Products like Skittles, Doritos, and Mountain Dew could soon come with labels warning consumers that they contain ingredients "not recommended for human consumption".Skittles may...
Common Meds Linked to 33% Higher Dementia Risk
Heartburn medication is often considered safe, especially for long-term use. But new research has raised concerns about a potential link between prolonged use and...
How to Keep Ticks Off You and Your Pets
Tick season is in full swing, and those tiny bloodsuckers are hiding in grass, bushes, and even your backyard.But protection doesn't always require...
This Is Why They Reach 100 Without Disease – and How You Can Too
They should be battling disease and decline. Instead, they walk, talk, and laugh their way through old age.