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In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist reveals a major life event that can unmask a woman's heart problems, even if she's had no prior warning signs. Read More.

Dark chocolate just scored a shocking new win in the longevity world — and no, this isn’t social-media pseudoscience. A large European analysis, highlighted in SciTechDaily, suggests that theobromine, a bitter compound naturally found in cocoa, may be linked to slower biological aging. Read More.

In his campaign to “Make America Healthy Again,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has drawn attention to what he says is the overmedication of children. Read More.

Prompt treatment after a head injury, even if symptoms seem minor, could halve the risk of Alzheimer’s, new research suggests. Read More.

Pilates workouts aren't going anywhere for 2026. Strength has become the new health currency, and suddenly everyone’s rolling out a Pilates mat: your friends in their thirties, your neighbours in their fifties, even relatives in their seventies. Read More.

“Cortisol face” is the internet’s rebranding of symptoms linked to hypercortisolism, a state where the stress hormone cortisol stays elevated for too long. Read More.

A recent study found that adults over 50 who used phones, computers, and tablets had a 42 percent lower risk of cognitive impairment and a 74 percent lower rate of cognitive decline. Read More.

American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines for cervical cancer have been expanded to include self-collection for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, according to an article published online Dec. 4 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Read More.

ClassPass’s annual report highlighted a 36% YoY rise in fitness bookings and 37% increase in self-care sessions, fueled by Pilates, holistic recovery, and functional training. Read More.

Groundbreaking research from Stanford University has changed how we view aging — not as a slow, linear decline, but as a process marked by sudden biological shifts. The study, published in 2024 and tracking molecular and cellular markers in adults aged 25 to 75, found two major inflection points where aging accelerates significantly: around ages 44 and 60. Read More.

Drinking up to 3-4 cups of coffee a day may help slow the biological aging process in people living with severe mental illness. The research suggests this amount of coffee is linked to longer telomeres, which are indicators of cellular aging, and may provide the equivalent of 5 extra biological years compared with individuals who do not drink coffee, according to findings published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health. Read More.

When you think of how U.S. Army soldiers train, your mind probably goes to early morning PT (physical training), an endless amount of push-ups, and running as long and as fast as possible. While there’s no denying that physical readiness is essential for an Army soldier, building a strong mind is just as important. Read More.

Moderate physical activity may benefit your overall health and reduce fall risk if you’re over 65. You can incorporate daily activities like walking and aerobics with strength training exercises. Read More.

The holiday season is supposed to be twinkling lights, cozy nights, and picture‑perfect family photos. Instead, a lot of couples are white‑knuckling it through December, wondering if their relationship will make it to New Year’s. Surveys show most Americans feel more stressed during the holidays than at any other time of year, and a big chunk say that stress lands right on their closest relationships. Read More.

Scientists looking to tackle our ongoing obesity crisis have made an important discovery: Intermittent calorie restriction leads to significant changes both in the gut and the brain, which may open up new options for maintaining a healthy weight. Read More.