Stroke in young adults nearly doubled in 30 years, a new Neurology study found. What drove it is still unknown, but survival improved. The signs to know now.
Gentle Exercise for Pain Worked Better Than Hard Workouts
Gentle exercise for pain beat hard workouts in a review of 2,736 trials. Under two hours a week helped most. Here is why, and how to start low and go slow.
Ultra-Processed Food and Heart Disease: What 51 Studies Say
Ultra-processed food and heart disease: 51 studies of 8.8 million adults found 24% higher risk. A trial shows why these foods go down fast and don’t fill you.
What Happens When You Stop Ozempic? Your Heart Notices
What happens when you stop Ozempic? A study of 333,687 veterans found heart protection faded within two years, and restarting won back only part of it.
Caffeine and Deep Sleep: Why Eight Hours in Bed Can Still Leave You Tired
Caffeine and deep sleep: a review of 32 studies found coffee can make sleep shallower even when you sleep a full eight hours and feel fine. What to do.
Long COVID Brain Fog Was “All in Your Head” – Just Not the Way People Meant
Long COVID brain fog was never imagined. PET scans found up to 20% fewer dopamine nerve markers in the brain areas that handle drive, movement and memory.
Can Stress Damage Your Heart? The Healing That Won’t Switch Off
Can stress damage your heart? A study of 480,000 adults found hidden inflammation, tied to distress, reshapes the heart for years before symptoms show.
8 Food Preservatives Linked to High Blood Pressure
A study of 112,395 people found eight food preservatives linked to high blood pressure – including the additive on the label that sounds the healthiest.
IBD Remission: Feeling Better Isn’t the Same as Healed
IBD remission can hide a smoldering defect. A study in Science found gut cells still primed to die in people with no symptoms at all. Here is what it means.
GLP-1 Mental Health: The Body Changed. Did the Life?
A GLP-1 mental health study tracked the same people before and after the drug. Jobs, marriages and depression scores barely moved. What that means for you.