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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...
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...
Sleep
She read every night for a week: Here’s how it affected her sleep
Can reading a book before bed make it easier to unwind?A writer from VeryWell Mind followed a regular reading routine for seven days and tracked how it affected her...
Nutrition
How eating prunes every day can affect your body
A small daily handful of prunes may do more for your body than you'd expect.
Diseases
Getting the shingles vaccine may cut your risk of developing dementia by nearly a quarter
A new US study of more than 500,000 older adults links Shingrix to fewer dementia diagnoses.
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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Tips for a Long Life
Regular sauna use may protect your heart about as well as moderate exercise
A Finnish study links frequent sauna sessions to sharply lower cardiac death risk.
Vitamins and Supplements
New study examines the effects of taking a daily multivitamin
A new study has examined what happens when older adults take a multivitamin every day.
Diseases
9 in 10 Americans have at least one heart, kidney or blood sugar risk factor
A first-of-its-kind US guideline says three body systems must now be judged together, not apart.
Diseases
Cannabis compounds may help protect your liver
A new international review links CBD and other cannabis compounds to liver health.
Nutrition
Sweetener linked to higher risk of heart attack
A large study raises new questions about a sweetener found in many sugar-free products.
Diets
Bariatric surgery isn’t a one-and-done fix: About a quarter of patients see the weight climb back
New long-term research finds that surgery reshapes the stomach, but not the biology that drives weight back up.
Body
Exercise
Mind
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These foods may help lower the risk of stroke
Diet can influence several of the factors associated with...
Just 5 extra minutes of exercise a day could prevent 1 in 10 early deaths
Lancet meta-analysis of 135,000 adults links tiny daily activity boosts to fewer early deaths.
How hard should your workout be? Target heart rate zones sorted by age
A simple formula and one number on your wrist tell you if your workout counts.
Skip the elevator: Taking the stairs linked to lower mortality
A new study suggests that a common everyday activity may be associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Latest Articles
Health expert outlines reasons for frequent night urination
Night-time trips to the bathroom are often linked to how the body regulates sleep and hormones, not just how full the bladder is.
New study shows when fitness and strength begin to decline
A long-term Swedish study provides new insight into the age at which the body’s strength and fitness start to fade.
Study finds obesity and high blood pressure may cause dementia
New research shifts the focus from treating dementia to preventing it.
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...