Wellness & Healthy Living
The latest research and innovations in healthy living and body optimization. Here we focus on practical solutions, cutting-edge research and lifestyle changes that can help you live a longer, healthier, happier and balanced life – including diet and nutrition, exercise and fitness, sleep, and information on aging well.
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In a new study from the University of Oregon, scientists turned up the temperature to see which type of passive heat therapy packs the most health punch – hot baths, traditional saunas, or those fancy far-infrared saunas. -
From raw eggs at the crack of dawn to whey shakes after workouts – there's a whole lot of advice about the best way to optimize your muscle growth. Has new research settled the debate once and for all, or will it spark even more? -
Nightmare fuel? Maybe – but in a historic moment for the dental profession, an AI-controlled autonomous robot has performed an entire procedure on a human patient for the first time, about eight times faster than a human dentist could do it.
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July 29, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonIn a landmark 14-year study, researchers found that artificially sweetened drinks raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than a third, higher than those with sugar. It challenges the perception that diet drinks are healthier options. -
July 29, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA fan might feel like a lifeline in a heatwave, and for older adults it may be of some help – but not as much as it might seem. Using an electric fan in humid heat has a small benefit, but in hot and dry conditions, it can do more harm than good. -
July 28, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA specific amount of the trace element copper has been linked to protecting cognitive function in older adults, providing new insight into how the mineral aids the brain. It may even offer greater benefits to people recovering from stroke. -
July 28, 2025 | Paul McClureWhy do some people keep making the same harmful choices, even when they know better? A global study has revealed three distinct decision-making types and why punishment doesn’t work for everyone. -
July 27, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonScientists have found that bacteria on your tongue play a critical role in how nitrate-rich beets impact vascular health. However, that impact is not across the board, revealing a previously unknown link between aging, the oral microbiome and health. -
July 26, 2025 | Paul McClureNot all probiotics are created equal. A new study found that one commonly available strain made a gut infection worse, while another helped stop it in its tracks, thanks to a powerful natural antibiotic and an unexpected ally from the gut’s own ranks. -
July 26, 2025 | Michael FrancoThe fitness community regularly touts the health benefits of getting in 10,000 steps per day. But a new study says that a good deal fewer steps can still deliver significant benefits, including a 47% reduction in dying prematurely. -
July 24, 2025 | Paul McClureWhy do wrinkles form as we age? A new study has revealed that aging skin stretches more sideways under tension, causing it to buckle – like Silly Putty – into deeper, straighter wrinkles. And it all starts with how collagen is arranged. -
July 23, 2025 | Paul McClureYour gut bacteria might give away more about you than your accent does. In a new study, scientists used people’s microbiome to predict where they lived, down to the city, with 94% accuracy. It gives new meaning to the phrase "you are what you eat." -
July 23, 2025 | Michael FrancoThousands of people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome swear off a range of food categories to improve their symptoms. One of these categories is gluten, although a new small study shows it might not be the villain many think it is. -
July 23, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA groundbreaking study has revealed that white sugar doesn’t just feed bacteria in the gut – it rewires them. Consuming sugar can trigger physical flips in bacterial DNA, setting off a chain reaction that alters immune responses and gut health. -
July 21, 2025 | Paul McClureWeight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide may help shrink waistlines, but new research shows they fail to boost fitness and can cause serious muscle loss, potentially undermining the long-term health benefits of slimming down. -
July 21, 2025 | Paul McClureA new international study found that a four-day workweek with no loss of pay significantly improved worker well-being, including lower burnout rates, better mental health, and higher job satisfaction, especially for individuals who reduced hours most. -
July 20, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonA world-first clinical trial has revealed that eggs can lower LDL cholesterol, with overall diet saturated fat is taken into account. It rewrites the narrative on dietary cholesterol and offers a science-backed redemption arc to a nutritional villain. -
July 20, 2025 | Paul McClureA decade-long global review has confirmed that good heart health, measured by diet, exercise, and other habits, not only protects against heart disease but also supports nearly every organ system, reducing risks of dementia, cancer, and more.
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