Lifestyle

Colour has surrounded human life since before we had words for it, yet the spaces where you likely spend most of your time have become noticeably muted. More than 80% of cars on the road today are grayscale – white, black, grey or silver – a dramatic shift from three decades ago, when bold colours were far more common. At the same time,…
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Morning Walks and Health: What the Evidence Shows A growing body of evidence suggests that walking in the morning may offer distinct health advantages, according to health researchers and recent reports. As New Year's resolutions often fade by the end of January, with studies showing up to 88% of people abandoning their health goals,…
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In the ongoing battle against obesity and its related diseases, a dietary strategy known as intermittent fasting has emerged as a powerful, drug-free tool for reducing one of the most dangerous types of body fat: visceral fat. This deep abdominal fat, which wraps around internal organs like the liver and kidneys, is strongly linked to a…
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Licensed occupational therapist Kevin Shelley has outlined six exercises designed to strengthen weak pelvic floor muscles. According to him, a weak pelvic floor can lead to a range of conditions, including incontinence, back pain, pelvic organ prolapse in women, erotic dysfunction, and reduced core stability. The exercises he…
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An 800-year-old Chinese exercise routine called baduanjin reduced systolic blood pressure by 3 to 5 mm/Hg in a yearlong clinical trial, an effect comparable to that of some first-line blood pressure medications, according to a study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology. The participants were…
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New research involving nearly 11,000 participants across 34 countries provides the most comprehensive evidence yet that gratitude practices work – and not always in the ways we expect. Journaling, gratitude letters, counting your blessings – these practices have become wellness staples over the past decade. But the science behind…
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For 15 years, researchers tracked more than 13,000 middle-aged and older Americans, watching for the moment when memory frayed, judgment faltered, and the fog of cognitive impairment settled in. They expected to find the usual suspects: genetics, education, depression. What they did not expect was a single psychological trait that slashed…
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A single protein, klotho, extended the lifespan of healthy mice by 20% in a study from Molecular Therapy. In addition to longer life, these mice also moved better, thought faster, and resisted age-related breakdown in muscles, bones, and brain function. Aging brings more than wrinkles. It weakens bones, shrinks muscle, blunts cognition,…
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Water helps to thin the blood and deliver all the necessary nutrients to the brain. Proper hydration helps maintain overall health and can beneficially affect mood. Not enough water causes serious problems for health and brain function. Adequate hydration supports optimal brain function and helps deliver essential nutrients. Water helps…
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Recent research led by scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Centre has uncovered groundbreaking insights into how fasting and calorie restriction contribute to longevity. Published in Nature Communications, the study suggests that the key to extended lifespan lies not in the fasting period itself, but in the metabolic transformations…
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