by blundun | Jan 4, 2025 | Health
The brain plays a big part in the aging process, and scientists think they’ve pinpointed the specific cells that control it.In a study of mice, researchers at the Allen Institute identified certain cells that showed “major changes” with age, particularly...
by blundun | Jan 3, 2025 | Health
New research is emphasizing that socializing with friends and family may help protect people against heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes and other conditions and illnesses.The study suggests that social interactions may keep people healthy because these interactions...
by blundun | Jan 3, 2025 | Health
The U.S. surgeon general has released a new advisory warning of alcohol-related cancer risk.Dr. Vivek Murthy issued the guidance on Wednesday following research that has linked alcohol to at least seven types of cancer.DRINKING ALCOHOL IS LINKED TO SIX TYPES OF...
by blundun | Jan 3, 2025 | Health
If your hair is growing slower than you’d like, your diet could have something to do with it.A new study from Westlake University in Zhejiang, China, found that intermittent fasting could significantly reduce hair growth in humans.The intermittent fasting method...
by blundun | Jan 2, 2025 | Health
Between dinner parties, cookie exchanges and festive cocktails, most people report eating and drinking more than usual during the holidays, gaining on average 1 to 2 pounds of body weight. Now that a new year has arrived — bringing with it a return to regular routines...
by blundun | Jan 2, 2025 | Health
More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits.Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or “doom-scrolling” on social media instead of sleeping, 72%...