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5 Everyday Habits Associated With Brain Health
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Dementia can feel like something that either happens to you or doesn’t. A 2024 Lancet Commission report estimates how much dementia in a population is linked to 14 modifiable risk factors; here are five habits tied to that list. Read more…
Is Oatmeal Actually Good for Weight Loss, or Is That Oversold?
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Oatmeal has a wholesome, health-halo reputation that’s mostly earned — but “good for weight loss” is doing a lot of work in that sentence. The honest answer has more nuance than either the fans or the skeptics usually give it. Read more…
7 Skin Changes Worth Mentioning to Your Doctor
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Skin can be an early clue to metabolic changes. None of these changes mean you have diabetes on their own, but they’re common enough in people with blood sugar issues that they’re worth a mention at your next checkup. Read more…
Healthy Aging: Four Things With Solid Research Behind Them
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Four topics with solid research behind them: muscle strength, protein, sleep, and social connection. Our selection, not a ranking. Read more…
Dates vs Figs: Nutrition Compared (USDA Numbers)
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Figs and dates get lumped together as “the chewy dried fruits” — both sweet, both fiber-rich, both easy to overeat straight from the bag. But they’re not nutritionally interchangeable, and which one makes more sense depends on what you’re actually trying to get out of your snack. Read more…
Obesity in Older Adults: What a New Chinese Expert Consensus Recommends
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A new expert consensus lays out how obesity treatment for older adults should differ from standard weight-loss advice, prioritizing muscle over the scale. Read more…
