Health

In an era where fitness trackers count steps and gym memberships are a badge of honour, a stealthy health threat persists: the chair. For the millions of office workers, commuters and homebodies who spend most of their waking hours seated, a growing body of research delivers an unsettling message. Meeting recommended physical activity…
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A new study has found that older adults living in highly walkable urban neighbourhoods have larger brain structures associated with memory and navigation. The research, published in the journal Nature Cities, suggests that the complex navigation tasks required in such environments may strengthen the brain, potentially delaying the onset…
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Research suggests that consciousness could extend far beyond just humans – every cellular creature in the universe, no matter how big or small, could be conscious, too. Studies show that single-cell organisms – like mould – display traits associated with cognition, such as counting and collaborating. Plants are included in this…
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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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You are eating plastic. You're drinking it, too. These microscopic plastic particles, known as nanoplastics, have infiltrated our food, water, and bodies, posing a silent, modern health threat with no clear solution. Now, groundbreaking research from South Korea points to a delicious and ancient remedy sitting in your refrigerator.…
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Cancer is often discussed as if it strikes randomly – as if it were a matter of bad luck or inherited genes. However, a comprehensive new global analysis suggests otherwise. The study, published in Nature Medicine, by the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), investigated the extent to…
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What occurs if the very organ responsible for absorbing 90% of your body's water was too caked with impacted waste to do its job? According to Dr. Andrew Kaufman, a swollen, toxic colon forces the body to absorb “dirty water” directly from a sewer-like internal environment, undermining every glass of water you drink and every effort to…
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Athlete's Foot Fungi Thrive in Damp Conditions A common fungal infection of the feet, known medically as tinea pedis or athlete's foot, is caused by dermatophyte fungi that thrive in warm, humid environments, according to natural health proponents. The condition is primarily caused by fungi such as Trichophyton rubrum, T.…
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An elemental need, a modern solution In an era of diverse diets and growing nutritional awareness, the quest for adequate calcium – a mineral fundamental to skeletal integrity, cardiac function and neural communication – has evolved far beyond a simple glass of milk. For adults, the daily benchmark stands at a minimum of 1,000…
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It's no secret that most people aren't getting enough fibre – even nutrition experts admit it can be a challenge. With daily recommendations ranging from 25 to 38 grams, hitting that target may feel overwhelming without a clear plan. And while fruits and vegetables are important, they're often not enough on their own. Building a…
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