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1. Major U.S. Study: Multi‑Domain Lifestyle Works A recent U.S. clinical trial involving over 2,100 adults aged 60–79 showed that a structured lifestyle program - combining regular exercise, the MIND diet, brain-training, and social engagement - helped participants think cognitively up to two years younger than expected. The group doing the structured intervention did better than...[ Read More... ]

Walk 30 Minutes a Day to Double Your Pain‑Free Time A recent randomized clinical trial reported by UCLA Health and published in The Lancet involved over 700 adults with chronic low‑back pain. Half of the participants were placed on a structured walking program - 30 minutes per day, five days a week, combined with education on back pain recovery and core mechanics. Over a follow‑up period of...[ Read More... ]

When it comes to sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and rice syrup are often seen as “less-than-ideal” options - but how do they actually compare? With both used in processed foods, energy bars, and beverages, it’s worth understanding the pros, cons, and the surprising differences between them - including the potential for arsenic contamination. 🍬 High Fructose Corn...[ Read More... ]

🧠 Overview As cannabis becomes more widely used and legalized, questions about its safety - especially regarding heart health - are rising. A batch of recent large-scale studies and clinical research has begun to clarify the risks. Here’s what the compelling new data reveals. 1. Higher Odds of Heart Attack in Young Adults A retrospective study involving over 4.6 million people (ages...[ Read More... ]

Titanium dioxide (often listed as E171 in ingredient lists) is a bright white pigment commonly used to make products appear whiter and more opaque. You’ll find it in everything from toothpaste and sunscreen to candies, pastries, medications, and even paint. Despite its widespread use in the United States, the European Union banned titanium dioxide as a food additive in 2022, citing safety...[ Read More... ]

In a new advisory released on Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has highlighted a critical health concern—alcohol consumption and its significant link to cancer risk. This advisory underscores the need for greater public awareness and a potential overhaul of health warning labels on alcoholic beverages.Alcohol and Cancer: The ConnectionAccording to the Surgeon General's office,...[ Read More... ]

It's advice that has been on the various doctor tv shows and made its rounds on the news before, and probably also mentioned to you by your eye doctor if you wear contact lenses.  It's on the news again via the U.S. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and it's good to know if you wear contacts.  The CDC found that in the 1,000+ contact lens-related infections reported to a...[ Read More... ]