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Health news • Apr 12

Toddler Habits Predict Teenage Fitness

Does toddler behavior predict teenage fitness? A longitudinal study shows that active play and limited screen time at age 2.5 are key predictors of physical...

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Health news • Apr 12

Natural compound found in dark chocolate is linked to slower aging

Animal and human studies suggest a natural compound found in dark chocolate, theobromine, influences multiple factors linked to slower aging.

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Health news • Apr 12

These 5 Fruits Can Help Lower Your Colorectal Cancer Risk, According to Gastroenterologists

Diet can play a big role in protecting against this rising cancer.

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Health news • Apr 12

This Hidden Nighttime Disruption Starts Years Before Devastating Memory Loss

Subtle changes in the way we sleep can signal that the brain's internal timing is already off-kilter, long before obvious memory lapses appear.

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Health news • Apr 12

Scientists Grew a Brain in a Lab and Now They’re Asking If It Can Feel Pain

Lab-grown brain organoids are growing more complex, enabling new research on disease while raising ethical questions, though consciousness remains out of...

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Health news • Apr 12

5 Plant-Based Proteins for the Mediterranean Diet

These plant-based proteins fit the Mediterranean diet and deliver protein, fiber and essential nutrients. Learn how to add them to meals.

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Health news • Apr 12

Reduced gray matter and altered brain connectivity are linked to problematic smartphone use

A comprehensive review of brain imaging research suggests problematic smartphone use is associated with distinct neural differences.

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Health news • Apr 12

This Tiny Wildflower Could Be a Secret Weapon Against Superbugs

Long before we had modern antibiotics to rely on, people often turned to traditional medicines from plants to treat infections.

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Health news • Apr 12

4 High-Calcium Drinks to Support Your Bone Health That Aren’t Milk

Cow's milk isn't your only option for calcium. Dietitians share the best high-calcium drinks to support bone health, plus simple tips to strengthen bones...

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Health news • Apr 12

Neurologist says 'cut cholesterol, blood pressure and dementia risk in 20 mins'

Professor Jonathan Schott reveals how just 20 minutes can support brain health and lower your risk of dementia, and more.

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Health news • Apr 12

Gray Hair Could Be Your Body’s Most Surprising Warning Sign, Scientists Say

Strands of silver can tell a surprising story about the body's inner defenses, hinting that cellular stress responses are hard at work.

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Health news • Apr 12

Judith Rapoport, psychiatrist and author who raised public awareness of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Judith Rapoport, who has died aged 92, was a leading psychiatrist who rejected Freudian theories based on the workings of the “unconscious mind” to focus on...

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Health news • Apr 12

Why Ozempic doesn’t work for everyone: Scientists just found a hidden reason

A new study reveals that popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may not work as effectively for about 10% of people due to specific...

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Health news • Apr 12

Cutting down on common habit linked to reduced dementia risk

Research from Oxford University and Atrium Health shows how habit can raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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Health news • Apr 12

Your roommate can influence your gut bacteria for good, study finds

Your daily interactions are quietly aligning your gut bacteria with those around you, according to new research.

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Health news • Apr 12

Research Shows There Is an Ideal Amount of Coffee to Lower Stress

A new study suggests that a specific amount of coffee can support mental health — while any less or any more don't offer the same benefits.

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Health news • Apr 12

Is creatine safe? Athletes love it, but here's what to know.

The health benefits of creatine include strength and muscle enhancement, improved bone, brain and heart health, and help fighting certain neuromuscular...

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Health news • Apr 12

We Asked 3 Dietitians to Pick the Healthiest Sandwich Bread—and They All Chose the Same One

Dietitians unanimously recommend this specific bread as the healthiest sandwich option thanks to its high fiber, protein, and nutrient content.

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Health news • Apr 12

A flu vaccine recommended for older adults could lower Alzheimer’s risk, research finds

The high-dose flu vaccine recommended for people 65 and older may lower Alzheimer's risk compared to the standard dose, new research shows.

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Health news • Apr 12

'Orthorexia' Is More And More Common. Here's What You Should Know About It.

Social media pressures only makes this condition more prevalent.

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