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People who feel lonely are much more likely to experience poorer mental health and lower well-being, a new collaborative study led by the University of Bristol, Nesta and Amsterdam UMC has found. Read More.

Several popular sugar substitutes may not be as harmless as they seem. Adults who consumed the most artificial sweeteners showed substantially faster declines in memory and thinking, especially if they were under 60 or had diabetes. The highest intake was linked to cognitive aging roughly 1.6 years faster than the lowest intake. Researchers stressed that more studies are needed before concluding that sweeteners are the cause. Read More.

Despite the funny name, and perhaps not being as well-known as pushups or squats, burpees are a challenging exercise that work many of the major muscle groups in your body. Read More.

Everyone knows exercise strengthens the heart muscle. What almost nobody knew, until now, is that it also rewires the nerves controlling it—and does so differently on the left side of the body than the right. Read More.

Months of language study improve attention, working memory and executive function in older adults, experts say Read More.

According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), nearly 40% of Americans eat rice at least once a week. Whether you prefer brown rice, white rice, or even black rice, it’s a staple of many cuisines. Truly, the grain is all but ubiquitous—which makes it all the more concerning that, according to a new report, many popular rice products may harbor worrying levels of arsenic. Read More.

A dietitian and personal trainer share the simple plan they give clients who want to lose weight, build strength and feel more energized by the end of the year. Read More.

Most people are not getting enough magnesium. Your body cannot make it, so it has to come in through food or a supplement every single day. Miss that window consistently and things start going wrong in ways that are surprisingly easy to miss—tight muscles, bad sleep, headaches, blood sugar creeping up. Read More.

A surprising new study suggests that the bacteria behind gum disease may also contribute to dangerous heart valve damage. Read More.

A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer’s symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers reported Wednesday. Read More.

Repeated THC exposure may gradually shift the brain into a different operating state. Read More.

The researchers found that the more coffee you drink, the greater the potential protective effects. Read More.

Past studies show there are certain healthy lifestyle choices that people can make to potentially help them lower their risk for dementia. Read More.

If you think your lower back isn’t strong enough to cope with the rigors of day-to-day life, you’d probably expect us to tell you to strengthen your lower back muscles. Read More.

You already knew junk food was bad for you. Now scientists have a clearer picture of what it is actually doing inside your body—and the findings are harder to brush off than another headline about “eating less processed food.” Read More.