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5-step sleep reset could promote healthy weight loss, nutritionist says

August 13, 2026

5-step sleep reset could promote healthy weight loss, nutritionist says

A dietitian's seven-day SLEEP reset helped test panelists lose up to seven pounds by combining meal timing, light exposure and blood sugar balance.

3 things to avoid in middle age could mean 13 more years without dementia, study finds

August 10, 2026

3 things to avoid in middle age could mean 13 more years without dementia, study finds

NYU Langone Health research reveals how avoiding high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking in midlife could add nearly 13 dementia-free years.

Fitness expert reveals one simple exercise for a stronger core — and it’s not a situp

August 9, 2026

Fitness expert reveals one simple exercise for a stronger core — and it’s not a situp

A certified yoga instructor explains how boat pose challenges the entire core as an integrated system, offering more stability benefits than a situp.

Eating too much protein could backfire, experts warn after longevity review

August 7, 2026

Eating too much protein could backfire, experts warn after longevity review

Excess protein may strain the body in sedentary people, but adding exercise and plant-based protein sources could unlock compounding longevity benefits.

Viagra could do more than advertised as study reveals surprising health superpower

August 5, 2026

Viagra could do more than advertised as study reveals surprising health superpower

Sildenafil, Viagra's active ingredient, may restrict cancer metastasis by limiting cancer cells' cholesterol access, a new study has found.

Living longer could hinge on one surprising dietary change, study review suggests

August 3, 2026

Living longer could hinge on one surprising dietary change, study review suggests

A review of 350+ studies finds protein restriction triggers the hormone FGF21, delivering longevity benefits similar to calorie restriction.

Forget the gym: A 30-second test may be one of the best indicators of longevity

August 3, 2026

Forget the gym: A 30-second test may be one of the best indicators of longevity

A certified personal trainer reveals the benchmarks for the 30-second chair stand test and exercises that can improve lower body strength and fall risk.

Adults over 60 should try one 30-second test to predict healthy aging, experts say

August 3, 2026

Adults over 60 should try one 30-second test to predict healthy aging, experts say

Nick Schofield, a tactical athlete physical coach in the U.K., demonstrates how to perform the sit-to-stand exercise, which can be an indicator of lower-body strength and is closely linked to mobility, functional fitness and healthy aging.

Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds

July 30, 2026

Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds

Each additional prescription medication was linked to a 7% increase in death risk among older adults, raising urgent questions about deprescribing.

Daily eating habit linked to better brain health in older adults, new research suggests

July 30, 2026

Daily eating habit linked to better brain health in older adults, new research suggests

A six-month trial found that older women who ate within eight to nine hours daily showed cognitive improvements beyond what weight loss alone provided.