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A person on rollerskates outside on a summer day's, while eating an ice cream and fixing their hair.

Date: 2025/02/05 - 22:31

Unhealthy diet may speed up biological aging, even in young adults

A new study suggests that diets high in fast food, processed red meat, and soda but low in fruits and vegetables may be linked to faster biological aging.

Stroke and heart attack survivor Joanne Matos with her two sons

Date: 2025/02/04 - 21:32

How This 37-Year-Old Mom Learned to Thrive With Congestive Heart Failure

Joanne Matos, 37, was born with an enlarged heart and has congestive heart failure. Despite a stroke and two silent heart attacks, Matos learned how to thrive with her health condition and is the mother of two healthy children.

Date: 2025/02/02 - 11:31

Lower cholesterol linked to shift to plant-based meat alternatives

Short-term use of plant-based meat alternatives could help lower levels of LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol, and help to manage weight.

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Date: 2025/01/31 - 22:31

How might soft drinks lead to type 2 diabetes?

Soft drinks with added sugar might increase a person's risk of type 2 diabetes by affecting their gut microbiome, new research suggests.

bowls of green olives and glass of white wine

Date: 2025/01/30 - 17:00

How a Mediterranean diet might protect the brain's white matter

In a study of Hispanic/Latino adults, adhering closely to a Mediterranean-style diet appeared to improve brain health, particularly by preserving white matter integrity.

Date: 2025/01/30 - 15:32

Regular Flossing Linked to Better Heart Health, Reduced Stroke, AFib Risk

Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits, such as flossing, may reduce the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation (AFib).

An older woman stretching outside in nature

Date: 2025/01/27 - 20:31

Can 150 minutes of physical activity a week help extend lifespan in older adults?

A new article reports that getting 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week can reduce all-cause mortality by 31% compared to a week with no appreciable physical activity.

Aperson having breakfast with boiled eggs, sourdough bread, tea, and various other items early in the morning.

Date: 2025/01/23 - 22:31

Could intermittent fasting earlier in the day help reduce more abdominal fat?

Following an "early" time-restricted intermittent fasting pattern is more beneficial for improved blood sugar regulation, and reducing the amount of abdominal fat just under the skin, a new study has found.

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Date: 2025/01/23 - 21:00

Muscle fat may pose higher risk to heart health than other forms of fat

Intramuscular fat, contained within muscle tissue, increases the risk of serious heart disease, regardless of other risk factors, a new study suggests.

Date: 2025/01/22 - 02:00

Trump Orders US to Withdraw from WHO. How It Could Impact Public Health

President Trump began his first day in office by signing a series of executive orders reversing many Biden-era policies. Among them, Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw from the WHO, cutting off funding for important global health initiatives.