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Rheumatoid arthritis hits more than 18 million people globally, including about 1.5 million Americans. It’s the autoimmune version of arthritis — the one where the immune system turns on the joints, creating swelling, stiffness, and a deep physical exhaustion that can disrupt even basic daily tasks. Read More.

We’ve all had those moments where we vow to start living healthier. Maybe you’ve done a clean sweep of the pantry, throwing out anything ultra-processed that’s high in sugar or sodium. Read More.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a method to predict when someone is likely to develop symptoms of Alzheimer's disease using a single blood test. Read More.

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a molecule derived, among others, from vitamin B3. But how much truth is there behind these claims? Longevity expert Şebnem Ünlüişler weighs in. Read More.

A lifetime of engaging with language and the written word – including reading books, writing, and learning languages – could be one of the best ways to keep your mind sharp and delay or prevent dementia, according to a new study. Read More.

There have been an estimated 81,000 flu-related hospitalizations in the 2025-2026 flu season, according to the CDC Read More.

Decades of research show that loneliness, isolation, and chronic social stress raise inflammation levels and weaken immune defenses. Your body interprets social disconnection as a threat — and it shifts into a stress state that alters immune function. Read More.

People with a night owl lifestyle as well as shift workers can make adjustmentsto protect their heart health. Read More.

Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) has become one of the buzziest functional foods in wellness culture. Supporters claim it sharpens focus, supports memory, and boosts overall brain health. Read More.

Few foods are as universally loved as peanut butter. Its smooth texture, rich aroma and sweet-and-salty flavor make it irresistible to many. Add in that it pairs naturally with bread and jelly, tastes great with chocolate and even serves as a good dip for fruits and vegetables, and it's no wonder that peanut butter is a staple in millions of homes. Read More.

Jelly Roll says Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) played a key role in his weight-loss journey, alongside nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Read More.

That’s the striking takeaway from a long-running National Institutes of Health–funded trial published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions. Researchers followed nearly 3,000 adults age 65 and older for 20 years and found that one type of mental training stood out from the rest. Read More.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, making it a health concern worth paying attention to. But while heart disease is scary, research suggests that the majority of cardiovascular issues are preventable. That means you may be able to turn your heart health around, even if you have a family history of heart disease. Read More.

Not only is February the month of love, but it is also National Heart Health Month! Considering the high prevalence of heart disease in the United States, it is important to consider the many factors that play a role in our heart health, with diet being an impactful contributor. Read More.

Researchers at the Silent Spring Institute found compounds linked to cancer and other health harms in both synthetic and human hair samples. Read More.