Tag: Body

New research: Fasting for less than 24 hours doesn’t harm the brain

A new review shows that short-term fasting lasting less than 24 hours has no noticeable effect on adults’ mental sharpness.

Harvard study reveals mechanism of next-generation herpes treatments

For the first time, scientists have captured how new antiviral drugs halt the herpes virus in real time as it tries to replicate.

Why healthy January resolutions are so hard to maintain

Many people set out to live healthier in January, but give up again after a short time. The reason has more to do with everyday routines than with a lack of willpower.

Eye changes may offer early clues to dementia, a new study suggests

Researchers say subtle changes in the eye may reflect early brain changes linked to dementia, years before clear symptoms appear.

How daily black cumin may support healthier cholesterol

A simple daily spoonful of black cumin may offer small but meaningful support to your cholesterol balance, according to early research.

Dry January: A month without alcohol that can help build new habits

More people are giving up alcohol in the first month of the year. For many, it is more about habits than prohibition.