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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...
Mind
Running a HEPA air filter at home may sharpen your brain in just one month
Adults over 40 finished a mental flexibility test 12% faster after a month of filtered air.
Mind
Training your mind for 8 weeks may improve your blood pressure and inflammation
Daily mindfulness, gratitude and optimism practice moved cardiovascular markers in weeks, researchers report.
Body
How regular dancing can benefit the brain
Dancing combines movement, music, memory, creativity and social interaction.According to neuroscientists, several parts of the brain are activated when we dance, and dancing regularly can have a range of...
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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Diseases
8 early warning signs of heart failure most people write off as being out of shape
Nearly 6.7 million American adults live with heart failure, and its earliest symptoms often masquerade as aging or poor fitness.
Nutrition
One daily bowl of oatmeal may lower your LDL cholesterol, and the FDA agrees
The FDA endorses a specific daily target of oat fiber for a real drop in LDL.
Diseases
Morning or bedtime for your blood pressure pill? What the biggest trial actually found
Two Spanish studies once suggested bedtime dosing could cut heart events nearly in half. A far larger trial arrived with a different answer.
Diseases
What chronic stress quietly does to your heart, immune system and brain
Long-term stress leaves measurable traces in your arteries, immune cells and brain tissue.
Diseases
Children who have tonsils removed may get more respiratory infections afterward, a new study suggests
A large study points to more hospital visits for the very infections surgery is meant to prevent.
Diseases
An AI can predict your hip fracture risk years early, and no tests needed
A Swedish AI flagged seven times more people at hip-fracture risk than current screening does.
Body
Exercise
Mind
News
What your gut bacteria could start eating when you don’t give them enough fiber
New research suggests fiber shortages push gut microbes to feed on the lining that protects your intestines.
How much should you be able to overhead press? The standards by age and sex
The overhead press is one of the classic tests of upper-body strength. Here is where you stand.
Is breakfast really the most important meal? Here’s what the evidence actually says
For most adults, the century-old slogan does not match what modern trials show.
Plant protein vs. animal protein: which is better for your heart and muscles?
The best protein source depends on what you're after, a longer life or bigger muscles.
Latest Articles
WHO study examines preventable causes of cancer worldwide
New international research highlights how common, preventable factors continue to play a major role in global cancer rates.
Can an apple a day keep the doctor away? Science weighs in
Apples are often promoted as a simple piece of advice for better health, but can a single apple a day really keep the doctor away?
Fecal transplants may improve response to cancer immunotherapy
Researchers are testing whether fecal microbiota transplants can reduce side effects and boost cancer treatment response.
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...