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For 25 years, researchers have been studying superagers, people aged 80 and up with outstanding cognitive skills

August 26, 2025 | 12:28PM

Superagers Stay Sharp Well Into Their 80s. Here's What Sets Them Apart Here's what they've learned so far about preserving brain health

New research found that reading for pleasure has dropped by 40% in the U.S

August 22, 2025 | 02:21PM

Americans Are Reading For Fun Way Less Frequently—And Missing Out on Major Health Perks Experts share the health benefits of leisure reading, and how to get back into it if you've stopped

A new study found that taking just 7,000 steps a day could lower your risk of chronic conditions, such as cancer and dementia

August 13, 2025 | 02:45PM

Trying to Get 10,000 Steps a Day? New Study Pinpoints the Number You Really Need

At night, the blue light from your phone can trick your brain into thinking it's still daytime

August 11, 2025 | 11:39AM

Does Shifting Your Phone to Red Light Really Help You Sleep Better? But is shifting to red light any better? Here's what experts say

A new study found that glass bottles contain even more microplastics than plastic bottles or cans

August 08, 2025 | 11:24AM

Turns Out Glass Bottles Have Microplastics Too—Is Anything Actually Safe to Drink From? Here's why, and how to reduce your exposure

A new analysis finds that even small amounts of processed meats, sugary drinks, and trans fats may raise your risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease—here’s why

July 17, 2025 | 04:00PM

These 3 Foods May Spike Your Risk of Life-Threatening Diseases—Even in Small Amounts

Recent research found that BMI is not a good predictor of mortality, adding to a growing body of evidence against the health metric

July 15, 2025 | 10:13AM

Study Suggests BMI Can't Predict Your Risk of Death—But This Other Metric Can Here's what to measure instead

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For 25 years, researchers have been studying superagers, people aged 80 and up with outstanding cognitive skills

New research found that reading for pleasure has dropped by 40% in the U.S

A new study found that taking just 7,000 steps a day could lower your risk of chronic conditions, such as cancer and dementia

At night, the blue light from your phone can trick your brain into thinking it's still daytime

A new study found that glass bottles contain even more microplastics than plastic bottles or cans

A new analysis finds that even small amounts of processed meats, sugary drinks, and trans fats may raise your risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease—here’s why

Recent research found that BMI is not a good predictor of mortality, adding to a growing body of evidence against the health metric

New research suggests GLP-1 drugs may reduce migraine symptoms—even without significant weight loss

MariTide helped participants lose up to 20% of their body weight in a year-long trial

This summer is already dangerously hot, and older adults face greater health risks in the heat

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