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You probably think you know the best ways to live longer.
The usual strategies are to not smoke, maintain a healthy weight, exercise, and eat right. And of course, it helps to have good genes.
But a major study shows there is an underrated aspect of health that is just as crucial for longevity as better-known lifespan boosters.
University of Michigan researchers have found that physical strength is a key indicator of how long you’ll live.… Read More
Some of us like to work in a dimly lit room so we can concentrate. We might even close our eyes to focus ourselves mentally.
A darkened environment seems to lend itself to blocking out distractions.
But surprising research finds that doing this is not only unhelpful, it actually damages your ability to absorb and remember new information.i
In a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, neuroscientists at Michigan State University trained Nile grass rats to perform a simple task.… Read More
Is your liver quietly dying? If so, you’re not alone.
And it may have nothing to do with drinking too much.
Some 40% of Americans have a condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It is common in people who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes.i
It typically has no symptoms. But here’s the scariest part…
It is progressive.… Read More
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is more than just a little tummy trouble.
It’s an autoimmune illness that can be disabling. It causes diarrhea, stomach pain, weight loss, and overwhelming fatigue that can destroy your quality of life. IBD also increases your risk for heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and kidney and liver disease.
The two main types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. … Read More
Being overweight…
A bad diet…
Lack of exercise…
A family history of heart disease…
Everybody knows these are signs that a heart attack could be in your future.
But researchers found there’s a major risk factor that you can see by looking in the mirror.
It raises your chances of a heart attack by nearly 1,000%.
Forehead wrinkles may be the last thing you’d associate with heart disease.… Read More
For years, mainstream doctors have been telling us we need to cut down on salt. They say it’s bad for your heart because it raises your blood pressure.
The average American gets about 3.4 grams of salt a day. But the World Health Organization says we should get no more than 2 grams The American Heart Association limit is even lower at 1.5 grams.… Read More