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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...
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.
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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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.
Diets
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.
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 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.
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Exercise
Mind
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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.
She walked 20,000 steps every day for a month – here’s what she learned
What started as a personal challenge for SEO Manager...
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.
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.
Latest Articles
This is how to cope with anxiety during vaccinations
Some persons react strongly to injections, but better preparation can prevent much of the distress.
Psychologists propose a new personality orientation called the otrovert
A new psychological concept may finally explain why some people feel socially comfortable—but never quite connected to the group.
Expert identifies common traits in music that boost listeners’ mood
A particular melody tops an analysis of the songs most likely to make us feel happy.
Recognizing the Final Stages of Life: 8 Common Signs
Understanding the body’s signals in the final stages of life can help make this difficult time more manageable. Here are clear signs and advice...
Five Good Reasons to Take the Stairs
Every year, on the second Wednesday of January, "Take the Stairs Day" is observed as an initiative to promote a healthier lifestyle – one...
Should You Avoid Pasta to Lose Weight? Researchers Have the Answer
Who doesn’t love a steaming bowl of pasta? For those who cherish this delicious carbohydrate, it often feels like they can’t enjoy it as...
New Research Reveals Surprising Health Benefits of Sugar
We’ve all been there. You’re sitting with a steaming cup of coffee, debating whether to take just one more cookie. But then doubt creeps...
Do You Frequently Take Paracetamol? New Research Reveals Hidden Risks
Most people have reached for a pain relief pill on a bad day. Paracetamol, the most common painkiller, is often a quick solution for...
Can Your Diet Destroy Your Muscles? What You Need to Know
Imagine you’ve been working hard at the gym all week. You feel stronger, more energetic, and you’re confident that all your hard work will...