When it comes to your brain, bigger is better. Studies have shown that people with greater brain volume have sharper, quicker minds.
But our brains begin to shrink as we age. After age 25, your brain loses about 2 grams of weight every year.1
… Read MoreThe first-line drug for Type 2 diabetes is metformin. It’s an older medication that is relatively safe.
But it doesn’t work for everybody.
… Read MoreFor decades, mainstream doctors warned that eggs were just about the worst food for your heart.
The American Heart Association issued guidelines saying that eating eggs causes cholesterol levels to rise. This would lead to clogged arteries and heart attacks.
A few years ago, researchers started questioning this conventional “wisdom.”
… Read MoreAmericans have an average life expectancy of 78.7 years. That’s shorter than almost all other high-income countries.
The U.S. ranks 31st in the world for lifespan. We’re behind even small, poorer countries like Cyprus and Malta.1
… Read MoreWhen your knees hurt, your first impulse may be to stay off of them. But a new study of golfers shows that’s exactly the wrong strategy.
Researchers found that golfers with knee osteoarthritis are better off walking the course than taking a cart.
… Read MoreIntermittent fasting (IF) has become popular as a weight loss strategy. But a new analysis shows the benefits go far beyond a slimmer body.
Researchers at the University of Florida College of Medicine examined what short periods of fasting do to your body in addition to lowering body weight.
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