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We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While there’s some debate about whether it’s really worthy of that honor, it does make sense to optimize your first meal of the day. For people who want to lower their cholesterol and improve their heart health, breakfast is a great place to start. Read More.

Women are advised to get a mammogram every year after the age of 40. The screenings can help detect breast cancer - the most common cancer in women - that leads to more than 43,000 deaths every year in the U.S. Read More.

These days, people are always looking for the next best hack to jazz up their stroll. Two popular ways to dial up the intensity? Rucking and power walking. Read More.

New research conducted at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, involving scientists from its College of Biological Sciences and School of Dentistry, suggests there may be a smarter way to protect your gums: stop harmful bacteria from talking to each other, while leaving beneficial microbes intact. Read More.

Evidence-based strength, endurance, power and cardio tests that reveal how your fitness really stacks up as you age Read More.

Nearly half of U.S. adults say starting a new diet is one of their New Year’s resolutions, according to a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey. Read More.

Padel is a racquet sport that gives you a serious heart-pumping, calorie-burning workout. Sometimes I like playing social games, activities, and sports like padel because you get a solid workout in, and instead of focusing on counting reps, you’re just exercising while having fun. Read More.

New research from the University of Florida suggests that everyday habits such as quality sleep, stress management, optimism, and strong social connections can dramatically slow brain aging. In some cases, researchers found brains that appeared to be up to 8 years younger than expected. Read More.

Scientists exploring how the brain responds to stress discovered molecular changes that can influence behavior long after an experience ends. They also identified natural resilience systems that help protect certain individuals from harm. These findings are opening the door to treatments that focus on building strength, not just correcting problems. The work is also fueling a broader effort to keep science open, independent, and accessible. Read More.

Meta-analysis of studies involving over 65,000 people showed only ‘high risk’ individuals saw benefits from cutting saturated fats from diets, scientists say. Read More.

The holidays are known to be a source of stress, between traveling, preparing for family gatherings and indulging in lots of food and drinks. The uptick of activity can actually put a strain on the heart, a phenomenon known as "holiday heart syndrome." Read More.

Hanukkah is marketed as eight nights of light, joy, and family photos—but for many people, it quietly becomes a pressure cooker for stress, anxiety, and sadness. Hanukkah mental health struggles are far more common than most families admit, especially in the dark stretch of winter when mood is already under attack. Read More.

A long-awaited study shows that screening for breast cancer with annual mammograms may not always be the best way to catch the disease. Read More.

Tanning beds not only increase melanoma risk but also inflict a molecular toll, causing a spike in DNA mutations within skin cells. Read More.

Adding to the growing body of research that proves our microbiome is a powerful ally in fighting disease, scientists have found that an easy-to-get nutrient in our food causes our guts to produce powerful insulin-regulating compounds. Read More.