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Healthy lifestyle may reduce dementia risk in diabetic patients

The study found that individuals with T2D and an unhealthy lifestyle were much more likely to de…

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COVID-19 survivors may suffer from a loss of gray matter and other brain tissue over time, a long-term study suggests

The results of a UK study suggest that there could be a loss of gray matter in areas of the brain r…

Zahra Tayeb   


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“Sugar early in life is the new tobacco”: Scientists urge food companies to reformulate baby foods and tax sugary options

Research on individuals born in the 1950s UK revealed that those exposed to lower sugar levels duri…

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More young people are getting colorectal cancer. Being active at these times of day could lower the risk.

A new study suggests that being active in the morning and evening could lower the risk of colorecta…

Kim Schewitz   


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Standing desks may not be a boon for health after all

A new study suggests that standing for over two hours a day doesn't reduce cardiovascular risks and…

Julia Pugachevsky   


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Sitting vs. Standing: Settling the debate on workplace health

New research reveals that prolonged sitting, even with the recommended daily exercise, can accelera…

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Excess abdominal fat linked to widespread chronic pain in women, study finds

The researchers, including those from the University of Tasmania, Australia, also found that women …

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‘Night owls’ score consistently higher in cognitive tests compared to ‘morning people’, study finds!

Researchers from Imperial College London have found that ‘night owls’ might be cognitively sharper …

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Ultra-processed plant-based food has been linked to heart disease and early death — but a simple swap could boost your health

Plant-based ultra-processed foods increased the risk of heart disease in a new study, while whole f…

Kim Schewitz   


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Sleeping for just 3-5 hours daily may increase type 2 diabetes risk: Study

People who sleep for only three to five hours daily may be at a higher risk of developing type 2 di…

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Is it time we stopped taking over-the-counter fish oil supplements?

Fish oil supplements do seem to be helpful to a certain extent and their role in protecting against…

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Switching to a healthy diet could add 10 years to your life. 3 foods seemed to make the biggest difference in a study.

Researchers used data on almost half a million people to identify foods that could help us live lon…

Kim Schewitz   


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If you're an early riser, you may have Neanderthal DNA to thank for it

Many of us carry Neanderthal or Denisovan DNA, and some of it may be linked with being an early ris…

Marianne Guenot   


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Multiple sclerosis is more common among white Europeans. Researchers studying ancient DNA may have figured out why.

Researchers studying ancient DNA linked genetic susceptibility to multiple sclerosis with Yamnaya h…

Jenny McGrath   


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Visiting your family just once a month could help them live longer, scientists say

Visiting family and friends once a month, especially as they age, could help them live longer, new …

Rachel Hosie   


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How to reduce your risk of cancer: 7 lifestyle recommendations from scientists

Lifestyle changes that could prevent cancer include exercising, not drinking alcohol, and limiting …

Serafina Kenny   


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A Mediterranean lifestyle with good food, good friends, and plenty of rest could help you live longer, a study says

It's not just the Mediterranean diet that's good for you, according to a study that found you can r…

Rachel Hosie   


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Clean teeth can help your brain function better says new research

Taking care of your teeth and gums may have benefits beyond oral health, such as increasing brain f…

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7 simple habits that could lower your risk of depression, even if it runs in your family

A study suggests that the way we live could have a bigger impact on our risk of depression than our…

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A simple routine eye test can predict the risk of heart attacks, says a new study

With the rise in the number of heart-related diseases, the need to keep the heart healthy seems to …