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Many popular diets encourage people to minimize carbohydrates, but new research suggests this macronutrient can play an important role in heart health — when you choose whole grains. Read More.

Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel functionality, breathing efficiency and exercise capacity compared to those who have never smoked or vaped, according to a study published today in ERJ Open Research. Read More.

A new MRI study is serving up a warning for anyone living on frozen pizza, soda, packaged snacks, and drive-thru meals: ultra-processed foods may be putting fat inside your thigh muscles — a hidden change that could leave your knees with less support over time. Read More.

A simple measurement around the waist could reveal important health risks that weight alone may miss, according to new research from Rutgers Health. Read More.

A study by DZNE finds that healthy eating is associated with slower biological aging—and that there is more than one way to eat healthily. The researchers examined 10 dietary patterns considered healthy, including the Mediterranean, Nordic, and a plant-based diet, as well as the DASH diet, which is designed to help lower blood pressure. All were linked with slower biological aging, with age-related changes in the DNA serving as markers. Read More.

Exercise is good for you – that much we can all agree on – but which exercises work best for which types of benefit? Read More.

You are rereading the same email three times. You forget why you walked into the kitchen. You snap at someone over something that normally would not bother you. Then, when you try to explain yourself, the word you need vanishes halfway through the sentence. Read More.

Some people taking statins may gain weight due to factors not directly related to the medication. No evidence exists that statins cause weight gain. Read More.

New devices are capable of tracking movement and form to aid in injury prevention, but some users have raised concerns over data privacy. Read More.

Aging well isn’t just about looking good. Read More.

You had a bad day. You open the pantry. Suddenly, you’re halfway through a bag of chips, a sleeve of cookies, or a takeout order you didn’t even want an hour ago. Read More.

Darkness should be recognized as one of the vital signs for health, researchers suggest. Read More.

Cold exposure as a potential mental health remedy has gained significant popularity in recent years, partly due to widespread endorsements on social media platforms, in wellness communities, and on high-profile podcasts. Read More.

Low impact exercises reduce stress on your joints while still offering a challenging and engaging workout. Some low impact exercises include walking, cycling, and swimming. Read More.

Flushing does more than send waste down the drain. A new research review found that it can also launch tiny airborne particles high enough to reach where adults breathe — though that does not mean every flush will make you sick. Read More.