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Women who maintain a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even if they’re genetically susceptible to the disease. Recent research has shown that diet, physical activity, and weight control can all play a role in preventing diabetes, even among those with a family history of the condition. By taking ...click here to read more

Did you know that eating only during the day can help to improve your mental health? It sounds a bit strange, but there is some scientific evidence to back it up. Researchers have found that daytime eating may help regulate blood sugar levels and boost mood. So, if you’re looking for an easy way to ...click here to read more

A rather robust study released a few years ago found that the ideal time to take blood pressure medication was in the evening, before bed. Now another large study is contradicting those findings, suggesting that when it comes to taking blood pressure drugs, timing doesn’t matter. So what gives? One theory on why blood pressure ...click here to read more

The COVID-19 pandemic, monkeypox, climate change, political strife, and whole lot of other disasters can have people glued to the news. And for a relatively sizeable portion of the population, it can become a serious problem lined to a host of physical and mental health issues. A new study suggests that about 16 percent of ...click here to read more

New information has found a link between mental health and men who practice yoga. In our society, men often feel the need to be tough and emotionless. They are taught from a young age that expressing feelings is a sign of weakness. This can lead to bottling up emotions and struggling with mental health issues ...click here to read more

Is it true that age could all just really be a state of mind? Maybe not the number, but how you reach those numbers could be. A growing body of research suggests that a person’s mindset – how they feel about growing older – may predict how much longer and how well they live as ...click here to read more

A new study from a team of researchers from UCL has found a link between heart health and brain aging. Researchers used MRI scans to estimate people’s brain age and found multiple risk factors for a prematurely aging brain. The study found that worse cardiovascular health at age 36 predicted a higher brain age later ...click here to read more

It’s long been known that physical and mental activity can help delay memory problems with age. But new research is showing the effects may be more pronounced for women. This new research looked at the cognitive reserve, or the brain’s ability to withstand the effects of diseases like Alzheimer’s without showing a decline in thinking ...click here to read more

Bananas are known for their sweetness. If you ask me, they basically taste like candy. But don’t let that fool you: these long yellow fruits can offer important health benefits. New research is showing that bananas and other potassium-rich foods can boost heart health, particularly in women. Potassium-rich foods like bananas, avocado, and salmon can ...click here to read more

Experts recommend consuming green tea extract to support healthy blood sugar levels and improve gut health. Studies have shown that green tea extract can help improve glucose tolerance and reduce inflammation in the gut in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors. Additionally, green tea extract has been linked with several other health ...click here to read more

Although potassium is often thought of as a mineral that benefits the bones, it’s also important for heart health. In fact, potassium could help to reduce the adverse effects of salt in the diet, whereas a lack of potassium can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and other health problems. A new study ...click here to read more

You may not look at the urine you’ve just expelled before flushing it away; it’s not something most people really want to examine. But it can give you an idea about what’s happening inside your body. Pee is your body’s liquid waste. It is mainly made of water, salt, electrolytes, and chemicals called urea and ...click here to read more

How are you taking care of your bones to ensure they stay strong, dense, and healthy as you age? If you’re getting some sunlight each day to get your vitamin D (or supplementing) and eating a calcium-rich diet, you might think you’ve got all your bases covered. But there is one more essential component of ...click here to read more

So you’ve probably heard of “clogged” arteries and how they can boost your risk for a heart attack or stroke.] But how do you get them? And can you unclog them? Some people can visualize a clogged artery whenever they see a cheeseburger and French fries. For a long time, high fat and cholesterol foods ...click here to read more