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Date: 2024/12/19 - 16:00

Sleep apnea impacts brain in ways that may affect cognitive function

Lower brain oxygen levels caused by sleep apnea were linked to changes to the white matter, which could lead to cognitive problem, a new study suggests.

Wine and healthy Mediterranean food on a table

Date: 2024/12/18 - 04:32

Occasional Wine With Mediterranean Diet May Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk

New research suggests that low to moderate wine consumption while adhering to the Mediterranean diet may help lower the risk of heart disease. However, experts caution there are health risks associated with any level of alcohol use.

People sitting around a table enjoying a holiday meal together.

Date: 2024/12/18 - 02:32

Health Experts Debunk 6 Popular Myths About Holiday Habits

From skipping meals and exercise to overindulging in unhealthy food and drinks, experts weigh in on six of the most common health myths that proliferate during the holiday season.

Date: 2024/12/17 - 19:00

Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024

New NIH-funded data show lower use of most substances continues following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Date: 2024/12/16 - 21:31

Antioxidant-rich diet may reduce risk of iron buildup, cognitive issues with age

Diets rich in four different types of nutrients may help reduce iron buildup in the brain and lower the risk of cognitive decline that comes with aging, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2024/12/16 - 13:31

Cardiorespiratory fitness could protect cognitive health as we age

Even in people genetically at risk of dementia, maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness is linked to better brain health later in life, new evidence suggests.

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Date: 2024/12/15 - 11:31

Coffee may help prolong lifespan by almost 2 years, on average

Drinking a few cups of coffee every day may help prolong a person's lifespan and health span by 1.8 years, on average, claims a review with industry funding.

Date: 2024/12/14 - 02:00

‘Holding Space’ Is More Than a Viral Meme, It’s a Healthy Practice. Here’s Why

Journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist’s mention of “holding space” during an interview with “Wicked” co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo may have sparked a million memes, but experts say “holding space” is a healthy practice that can boost your well-being and overall health. Here’s how.

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Date: 2024/12/14 - 00:32

Cervical Cancer Screening Includes New Self-Collection Method for HPV Testing

For the first time, cervical cancer screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force include self-collection of HPV samples for females starting at age 30, which could help make screening more accessible.

Date: 2024/12/13 - 20:00

Intermittent fasting may slow hair growth, study finds

Intermittent fasting resulted in a hair growth speed reduction of 18% in adults who practiced the diet compared to controls who were eating a regular diet, a new study found.