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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
Research suggests older siblings often share these characteristics
A growing body of research suggests that one common childhood responsibility may have a lasting influence on empathy, communication, and emotional resilience.
Diseases
5 warning signs of metabolic syndrome – and why most people don’t know they have it
The condition has no symptoms of its own, but five routine measurements can flag it.
Diseases
7 warning signs of diverticulitis – and when the pain means see a doctor fast
200,000 Americans are hospitalized with it each year, often after brushing off the pain.
Body
How Long Should an Average Person Be Able to Hold Their Breath?
Breath-holding has both benefits and risks, and understanding how it affects the body can help individuals improve their lung capacity safely.What happens when you hold your breath?As soon as...
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Nutrition
How eating strawberries every day can affect your heart, brain and cholesterol
The cholesterol trials are modest but real, and one large observational study links berry eaters to slower cognitive aging.
Exercise
This type of daily breathing exercise may lower your blood pressure in just 6 weeks
A 5-minute daily workout for the inhale muscles cut systolic pressure like a drug.
Mental Well-being
Women take more antidepressants a full decade before endometriosis is diagnosed
A large Danish registry study finds the psychiatric burden shows up long before women get any answers.
Mental Well-being
Psychologists challenge common myths about people who prefer solitude
New psychological research suggests that people who seek time alone may be recharging their minds rather than avoiding others.
Tips for a Long Life
How strong your grip is may predict how long you live, more than your weight does
A simple squeeze test has outperformed blood pressure at predicting who dies from heart disease.
Nutrition
Eating less protein to live longer may do more harm than good for most people
A new longevity review says less protein could extend lifespan. Leading nutrition experts disagree.
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How long you wait between meals may affect how fast your body accumulates disease after 70
New research from Karolinska Institutet links long gaps between meals to faster disease accumulation.
Even one drink before bed could be quietly cutting your deep sleep short
Clinical trials show even a nightcap suppresses REM sleep and fragments the second half of the night.
How fast you walk may say more about your health than your weight does
Faster walkers outlived slower ones by years in UK Biobank data, at any weight.
A new AI can now catch a dangerous heart condition from the routine scan most clinics already do
Mayo Clinic's model spots hidden hypertrophic cardiomyopathy without specialist Doppler equipment.
Latest Articles
AI may eventually be able to warn before an epileptic seizure
A new research project from Scotland offers hope for people with epilepsy, as researchers are working on a solution that could warn of impending seizures.
Research suggests that meditation may help prevent cognitive decline
Stress is often associated with a busy lifestyle and constant pressure, but research also points to possible consequences for brain health.
Study finds close contact does not always result in influenza infection
New research shows that influenza does not always spread, even when people are in close proximity.
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...