This healthy habit seems to trigger more brain-boosting power when you are new to it
A growing body of evidence connects regular physical activity to better brain health, but a new study adds a more specific and compelling layer to that relationship. Researchers found that people who were previously inactive experienced significantly larger post-exercise releases of a brain-protective protein after completing a 12-week fitness program, with those increases linked to […]
Why Clove water fans may want to read this first
Clove water is made by soaking or simmering whole cloves in water and drinking the resulting infusion. The appeal is straightforward. The dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, native to Indonesia, have been used in cooking and traditional medicine for centuries. They carry a strong aroma, a distinctively sweet and pungent flavor and […]
Your gas stove may be leaking dangerous benzene
Most people only worry about their gas stove while it is actually on. New research suggests the real concern may begin the moment the flame goes out. A new study has found that close to 1 in 10 homes with gas hobs in the United Kingdom have leaks occurring in standby mode, quietly allowing benzene […]
Body mass index has 4 serious limitations that every patient should understand right now
Body mass index is the health metric that has been doing the most work in clinical medicine for the longest time with the least justification for that level of trust. Developed by Belgian mathematician Adolphe Quetelet in the 1830s as a statistical tool for describing population distributions, it was never designed as a clinical diagnostic […]
New study finds APOE4 carriers who eat more meat show significantly less cognitive decline
A new observational study published in JAMA Network Open has found that people carrying the APOE4 genetic variant, the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, may experience slower cognitive decline when they eat higher amounts of meat. The finding does not apply broadly to the general population and the researchers are careful to […]
The real impact of screen time on kids before age 5
Parents of young children now have new government-backed guidance to consider: children under the age of 5 should have no more than one hour of screen time per day, according to a report from the Department of Education. For children under 2, the recommendation goes even further, advising that screens be avoided entirely except when […]
What happens to your energy when you take vitamin B12 and magnesium together
Feeling persistently tired is one of the most common complaints people bring to their doctors, and one of the first places many turn for answers is the supplement aisle. Vitamin B12 and magnesium consistently rank among the most popular options, both carrying strong reputations for supporting energy, muscle function and overall wellbeing. But what actually […]
Brain health researchers approve mentally active sitting
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine analyzed health data from more than 20,000 adult brain between the ages of 35 and 64, focusing on how different types of sedentary behavior relate to dementia risk. The research drew a distinction between two categories of sitting: mentally passive activities that require little cognitive […]
Why Q-tips and ears are a combination doctors hate
The instinct to clean the ears with a cotton swab is one of the most common grooming habits in the country, but ear specialists say it routinely causes the opposite of what people intend. Rather than removing earwax with Q-tips, inserting Q-tips into the ear canal tends to push the wax further inward, compressing it […]
These common healthy foods were linked to 60 percent lower fertility odds in new study
Trying to conceive comes with an overwhelming amount of advice. Eat this, avoid that, manage your stress, sleep more, exercise but not too much. The guidance accumulates quickly and what starts as an effort to be healthier can easily slide into anxiety about every single food choice. But a recent study is cutting through some […]