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Is Okra Water Actually Healthy? What Experts Think of the New TikTok Trend
TikTok's okra water health trend claims to help with blood sugar, gut health, and weight. Nutrition experts say the vegetable itself is chock-full of healthy nutrients, but the health claims for okra water may be exaggerated.
Date: 2025/05/08 - 17:00
Unhealthy lifestyles, certain chronic conditions may make the heart age faster
Certain health conditions, such as obesity and AFib, and leading an unhealthy lifestyle can increase the functional age of the heart, causing premature aging by 5–45 years, a new study finds.
Date: 2025/05/07 - 23:32
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Could Help Prevent Premature Heart Aging
Researchers have developed a method for measuring the heart's “functional age” to help predict complications like heart disease. According to the authors of a new study, premature aging of the heart is linked to unhealthy lifestyle habits.
Date: 2025/05/07 - 22:00
Medicaid Cuts Most Likely to Impact These 5 Groups
Republican leaders are considering drastic cuts to Medicaid funding. The cuts could have a significant impact on low-income households, older adults, children, and people with mental health disorders. Reduced federal funding could also affect access to reproductive health services.
Date: 2025/05/07 - 17:00
Just 5 minutes of physical activity a day may protect brain health with age
A new study showed that as little as 5 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity can potentially help keep the brain healthy as we age by improving processing speed, working memory, and executive function.
