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You might not think much about the blood moving through your circulatory system – the system made up of arteries, veins, and capillaries that are more than 60,000 miles long. After all, 60,000 miles is pretty far. It will take you around the world. More than twice. But as your heart beats and pumps blood ...click here to read more

Eary-life inflammation may strongly increase the risk of depression later in life. A new study published in Neuron suggests that inflammation such as trauma and viral infections is linked to depression, but the mechanisms are not yet known. Inflammation has previously been shown to be the root cause of many types of illness and disease, ...click here to read more

Surely you feel groggy after a night of poor sleep. But it’s possible the mental impacts don’t stop there. A new study is suggesting that just one night of sleep loss, which means less than six hours, can impair daily function, and contribute to you losing control over emotions. The study found that when otherwise ...click here to read more

A recent study suggests that men with low testosterone have a much higher risk of severe illness or death from COVID-19. Although known as the male sex hormone, women also have small amounts of testosterone. Its effects are more evident in men, who have much higher levels. At the beginning of the pandemic, many severe ...click here to read more

Penmanship truly is a lost art. But it’s not just that keyboards and screens are robbing the world of beautifully crafted shapes, letters, and stories. They could be slowing your brain down too. New research suggests that handwriting may be the best modality to learn new information. A study published in Psychological Science found that ...click here to read more

I’m not going to pretend like there are not a boatload of health factors to think about as you get older. But one that you should absolutely be prioritizing is bone health. Strong bones limit the risk of potentially life-threatening fractures, reduce pain, and help keep you upright and moving. Your bones are constantly in ...click here to read more

A new study published in The BMJ suggests that ultra-processed foods have a direct link to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These types of foods include food additives, often containing high levels of added sugar, fat, and salt. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a condition of ongoing inflammation in all or part of the digestive tract. ...click here to read more

Cholesterol can get a little bit confusing. It’s one of those things that can be good and bad, and it’s not always exactly what you think it is. That matters a lot for your health. Cholesterol plays some very important roles in your overall health, both positively and negatively. On one hand, it can lead ...click here to read more

Those who eat whole grains may have lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and risk of heart disease. New research confirms these findings in older adults who consume more servings of whole grains compared to those who eat fewer. The study published in the Journal of Nutrition examined how whole and refined grain intake over time ...click here to read more

The best part of an overall healthy diet is that you don’t really have to worry about eating more of this and less of that. The nutrients and benefits just seem to fall into place. But sometimes you might want to make a conscious decision to eat more of certain nutrients for the potential of ...click here to read more

Avoid cardiovascular disease by ditching the sweets. This is the suggestion from a new study published in the journal BMC Medicine that looked at two common dietary patterns in British adults. As one of the main causes of death and disability in the UK, cardiovascular disease can be caused by poor diet. Unfortunately, the most ...click here to read more

The pandemic may have limited the amount of time you’ve spent with your grandkids over the past year and change. But vaccinations are increasing, COVID-19 infections are decreasing, and for many, social life is beginning to look a little more like it did before March 2020. Although the last year may have been taxing, you ...click here to read more

Are the benefits of fatty fish ever going to end? Already noted for being great at supporting cardiovascular health and a healthier brain, new work is showing they may affect migraine headaches. Fatty fish like tuna, salmon, and mackerel may help reduce the intensity and frequency of migraine headaches, according to a new study. But ...click here to read more

A new study has found that just five minutes per day of a breathing exercise can lower blood pressure in weeks, exhibiting a similar response to daily exercise or blood pressure medication. The breathing technique, called High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST), has been described as “strength training for your breathing muscles.” This ultra-efficient form ...click here to read more