90-120 minutes of strength training per week may help extend lifespan
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Rheumatoid arthritis, depression: How 2 conditions affect each other
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Chronic fatigue: Might B12, folate play a role in prevention?
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Melanoma: Cancer vaccine, Keytruda combo slashes recurrence
Share on PinterestA personalized vaccine and Keytruda combination shows durable response against melanoma...
2026 breast cancer screening guidelines: Experts clarify when to start
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Brain health: Some damage from high-sugar diets may be irreversible
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What do common dementia risk factors have in common? Poor sleep
Chronic stress, depression, cardiovascular disease, fragmented sleep, and aging are all associated with...
Mosquitoes may learn to tolerate, or even prefer, the smell of DEET
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Colorectal cancer: New guidelines add 2 types of screening tools
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Hypertension: 8 common food additives linked to higher risk
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How exercise aids healthy aging: Evidence from 3 recent studies
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Heart health: Greater benefits with up to 610 minutes weekly exercise
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Hypertension: Could peppermint oil help keep it in check?
Share on PinterestCould peppermint oil help treat high blood pressure? A new study suggests it might...
GLP-1 drugs: Lower dose or oral pill may help sustain weight loss
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Stroke: Migraine with aura linked to higher risk
Share on PinterestAccording to a new study, people who experience migraine with aura may face a higher...
Dementia: Quitting smoking linked to 16% lower risk
Share on PinterestA new study shows that giving up smoking may have important benefits for brain health....
Vitamin D supplementation could support cognitive health from birth
Share on PinterestVitamin D supplements in pregnancy could boost cognitive Health in offspring, a new...
Dementia risk may affect women’s cognition more strongly
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'Silent' heart attacks linked to faster cognitive decline
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Colon cancer: Pre-op immunotherapy may prevent recurrence
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Ebola global health emergency: Expert answers 6 key questions
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Heart disease: Perimenopause may be best time to act on risk
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How stress-fueled late-night snacking may be ruining your gut health
Share on PinterestChronic stress and late-night snacking may be ruining your gut microbiome, according...
Between 6.4 and 7.8 hours of sleep may aid healthy aging, longevity
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Aging and longevity: Which diet types could help slow down aging?
Share on PinterestTo slow down aging, cut down on fatty foods, a new study suggests. Image credit: Halfpoint/Getty...
Weight loss: 8,500 steps daily may help maintain results after dieting
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Healthy aging: Consistent activity and rest patterns may slow aging
Share on PinterestResearch suggests that older adults with stronger rest-activity rhythms display signs...