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These Lifestyle Changes Help Lower Your Risk of Chronic Disease For Decades
Avoiding diabetes, smoking, and high blood pressure during midlife can extend dementia-free living by an average of 13 years. Whil
topicConsuming less protein could have greater health benefits and extend lifespan - news-medical.net
A USC study published in Cell Metabolism indicates that a low-protein, mostly plant-based diet supplemented with fish and controll
topicNon-surgical procedure may help relieve knee pain
Patients with knee osteoarthritis can use genicular artery embolization and prolotherapy to manage pain and functional limits with
topicWhy men die younger than women
The disparity in life expectancy between men and women remains a concern, with women generally living longer than men. Recent repo
topicHow much preventive health screening should I be getting?
Preventive health screenings remain essential for early detection, though priorities vary by region. In South Africa, limited scre
topicPeople who lift weights live longer
Current intelligence remains unchanged regarding the link between weight training and increased lifespan. Previous reports establi
topicEating Eggs Every Day Is Healthy
Eating eggs daily can be part of a healthy diet, providing essential protein and vitamin B12, but individual nutritional needs and
topicBrain, heart, liver: How your sleep affects your health
Recent health data focuses on nervous system shifts to improve sleep and the nutrient density of fruit and vegetable skins. While
DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes world's second-largest ever
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 2,000 people in less than three months. Confirmed case
topicThe Best Diet For Brain Health Is Probably Not What You Think
Early human brain evolution was fueled by fruit and honey rather than meat, according to a study published in Science. This findin
topicWhy weight-loss drugs don’t work for some people
GLP-1 receptor agonists are expanding beyond weight loss into potential treatments for alcohol cravings, though some users report
topicScience finds why people with depression feel so stuck
Current mental health data shows worsening statistics in the West, with emerging research highlighting the role of the gut microbi
topic'I buried my parents one day after the other'
There are no new updates regarding the criminal proceedings or victim impact statements for former funeral director Robert Bush. B
topicWhich diet — and exact foods
Current health guidance emphasizes specific food swaps and seasonal additions to manage chronic conditions and immunity. Flavonoid
topicMapping the neuronal building blocks of human language with language models
Large language models can identify complex psychopathological findings in psychiatric interview transcripts with accuracy similar
topicResearch Suggests the Older You Get, the More Weed You Should Smoke
Marijuana has become more popular than cigarettes in the United States. Meanwhile, research from NYU Langone Health indicates that
topicWhy we should all be getting more sun: new book
There is no new information regarding Rowan Jacobsen's book In Defense of Sunlight or his arguments for increased sunlight exposur
topicMost Women Are Concerned About Heart Disease—but Miss This Early Sign
Researchers at McGill University created a new tool to identify heart disease risk in women earlier in life by analyzing pregnancy
topicYounger Generations Are Aging Faster
Trends suggest younger generations are experiencing accelerated aging, marked by increased focus on health and wellness, but also
topicThe Science of Fermented Food
A recent trial on a postbiotic supplement shows promise in boosting the body's own GLP-1 and aiding weight loss, offering a potent
topicIs 1 Long Walk or Several Short Ones Better for Heart Health? Study Has Answer
The common recommendation to walk 10,000 steps per day lacks a foundation in research laboratory data. While previous reports indi
topicAncient mummy DNA provides scientific evidence that colonization brought smallpox to the Americas
DNA analysis of mummies from Peru and Chile provides scientific proof that European colonizers brought smallpox to the Americas. W
topic4 Supplements That Help Your Body Absorb Vitamin D
Magnesium, vitamin K2, calcium, and zinc are the primary supplements that assist the body in absorbing vitamin D. Maintaining adeq
topicWhat to know about intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting is a dietary approach that involves restricting eating to certain periods, with some research suggesting it c