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10-minute fitness habit can help adults over 40 maintain muscle and stay strong
Adults over 40 may not need to spend hours in the gym to maintain muscle, preserve mobility and stay strong. According to Los Angeles fitness entrepreneur Carl Daikeler, just…
Silent heart threat found in adults under 30 with no known cardiovascular disease
A buildup of artery-clogging plaque may begin much earlier than many people realize, new research has found. About one in 13 adults ages 18 to 29 already had silent…
One group of married Americans is having more sex — and happier marriages
Married couples who regularly attend church report having more frequent sex and greater sexual satisfaction than those who attend less often or not at all, according to a new…
Men are hiding potentially deadly disorder amid pressure to build the ‘perfect’ body
Days after Sylvester Stallone revealed his own history with bulimia, experts are highlighting a growing but often overlooked rise in eating disorders among men. The Academy…
Taking daily supplement may help preserve muscle as you age — even without exercise
Daily creatine supplementation could help middle-aged and older adults preserve lean muscle mass, gain strength and support cognitive function, whether it's paired with…
8 common food preservatives linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease
Common food preservatives may contribute to higher risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a large French study. Researchers analyzed data from…
Common nighttime noise exposure may trigger heart problems, study suggests
Living near heavy traffic could negatively impact your heart health. A European study, published in the journal Environmental Research, found that exposure to nighttime road…
6 pillars of a healthier lifestyle in 2026, from experts on staying young
About 30% of Americans make at least one New Year’s resolution, statistics show, generally focused on exercising, eating healthier and losing weight. However, less than 10% of…
Researchers say 1 in 4 people have symptoms of gut-stalling disorder
About 1 in 4 people have symptoms of the disorder gastroparesis, which causes the stomach to empty slowly…
Oprah joins wave of celebrities who revealed dramatic weight loss in 2025
Celebrities have been striving for health in 2025, with many dropping significant amounts of weight — in many cases with the help of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. Below are…
Controversial CDC panel to review aluminum salts used in many vaccines
Many common vaccines contain aluminum salts to boost their effectiveness, but skeptics on a key Centers…
Traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis
A plant used in Brazilian medicine has scientific potential to help people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Researchers tested Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera…
Federal appellate court okays Planned Parenthood funding halt
A federal appellate court on Tuesday overturned a lower court ruling that had stopped the Trump…
Cancer drug combo shows promise for patients resistant to standard treatments
A promising drug combination could help people with leukemia who don't respond to traditional treatments, according to new research. A team at Oregon Health and Science…
Questioning doubts about life goals can strengthen commitment
A new study suggests questioning doubts about whether an important life goal can be achieved can actually…
Older Americans are quitting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for 4 key reasons
GLP-1 medications have dominated the weight-loss landscape this year — but some older Americans are reportedly kicking the trend to the curb. A study published in JAMA in…
Study finds money worries increase speed of heart aging
Financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated heart aging, Mayo Clinic…
Diabetes patients experience lower death rate with common medication
A large new study suggests that statins may help more people with type 2 diabetes than previously thought. Researchers found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs reduced the…
Brain activity of passengers might aid self-driving vehicles
Chinese researchers tested whether monitoring passengers' brain activity could help self-driving systems…
Hidden heart changes may be triggered by exercise, new research reveals
Regular exercise may do more than strengthen the heart. It could also reprogram the nerves that control how the heart beats, new research has found. The discovery could…