Healthy living Latest health news and information about Healthy Living
- How the MIND diet protects aging brains
on September 25, 2026 at 4:20 pmA well-known brain-healthy diet may help ward off cognitive decline and dementia by protecting arteries, a new study suggests.
- Higher pollution levels linked to slower marathon times across six World Marathon Majors
on September 25, 2026 at 4:00 pmA study of more than 2.7 million marathon performances found that higher levels of air pollution on race day were associated with significantly slower finishing times, with recreational runners affected more than elite athletes.
- Cancer survivors less likely to be physically active, study finds
on September 25, 2026 at 2:20 pmAdults with a history of cancer are less likely to be physically active than those without a cancer history, according to a new study from Washington University in St. Louis.
- Personal locator beacons save lives. But they can’t make hiking safe
on September 24, 2026 at 8:20 pmHiking in Australia is having a moment. In the decade ending in 2024, hiking popularity rose 81%.
- Women with polycystic ovary syndrome experience complex, nonlinear process of health behavior change among
on September 24, 2026 at 8:00 pmA recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior provides new insight into how women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) adopt and maintain healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. Researchers found that behavior change is a nonlinear process shaped by factors that can support progress or lead to disengagement.
- Cholesterol control gets personalized—how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
on September 24, 2026 at 6:20 pmAt least a quarter of Americans have high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their blood, a condition called dyslipidemia. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD, a group of diseases that result from plaque buildup in blood vessels and prevent blood from flowing smoothly to vital organs. This can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
- Cardiac rehabilitation supported as an integral part of treatment
on September 24, 2026 at 4:40 pmCardiac rehabilitation is much more than exercise after a heart attack or heart surgery. It is an integral part of treatment that also includes risk factor management, appropriate nutrition, medication optimization, education and psychological support. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) presents this comprehensive approach in its new guidelines. One of the co-authors is Associate Professor Michał Czapla from Wroclaw Medical University.
- New framework aims to standardize lifestyle medicine data collection across health care systems
on September 24, 2026 at 12:00 pmAs health care systems increasingly seek solutions to the growing burden of chronic disease, a new position statement from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) outlines a standardized approach to collecting and measuring lifestyle medicine data at the point of care.
- For young adults, memorable health advice is increasingly coming from strangers online
on September 24, 2026 at 9:20 amEmily Pfender, an assistant professor in the department of communications at the University of Delaware, is a researcher on a new study in Health Communication. She explains the focus of the research:
- Two-thirds of adults in the UK with high blood pressure do not know they have it
on September 23, 2026 at 10:00 pmMore than one-third of adults in England have high blood pressure, and two-thirds of them are unaware of their diagnosis, according to a new study of 1.4 million adults published in BMJ Public Health. The study also reported that only half of adults with high blood pressure who are treated by a doctor have their condition adequately controlled.
- Decades of aerobic exercise may help older adults age with more resilience
on September 23, 2026 at 7:30 pmDoctors have long recommended investing in physical health for its potential long-term benefits, especially as we age. Over 30 years, regular exercise might help preserve our functional ability.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- How the MIND diet protects aging brainson September 25, 2026 at 4:20 pm
A well-known brain-healthy diet may help ward off cognitive decline and dementia by protecting arteries, a new study suggests.
- Why ‘healthy’ food labeling doesn’t always mean the food is the most nutritious
on September 24, 2026 at 9:00 pmA new analysis of nearly 150,000 food and beverage products launched in the United States over the past decade found that products bearing health-related claims are not consistently healthier and are sometimes less nutritious. Reducing one unhealthy ingredient sometimes means adding more of another.
- Women with polycystic ovary syndrome experience complex, nonlinear process of health behavior change amongon September 24, 2026 at 8:00 pm
A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior provides new insight into how women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) adopt and maintain healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. Researchers found that behavior change is a nonlinear process shaped by factors that can support progress or lead to disengagement.
- Trusted supplements in the hot seat: Could they harm the aging brain?
on September 23, 2026 at 7:00 pmYou reach into your pantry for a bottle of vitamin D. Then get some fish oil capsules from the fridge. Gulp! What’s a little fish burp for a healthier brain, right? But then you see the headline: Studies link vitamin D, fish oil and glucosamine to cognitive decline in older adults. Say what?
- What science says about ultraprocessed foods and the aging brain
on September 23, 2026 at 4:40 pmThe colorings, additives and preservatives added to food products, as well as food processing techniques, are a source of concern in 2026 because they are ubiquitous worldwide, yet their effects on metabolic health are not fully understood. Researchers are also increasingly investigating how they may affect the brain as people age. Dr. Owen Carmichael of LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center is helping advance that understanding through a comprehensive look at the potential relationship between ultraprocessed foods—those featuring extensive processing and additives—and the aging brain.
- Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health—why there is no one‑size‑fits‑all way to increase intake
on September 23, 2026 at 3:40 pmThe numbers are clear: Americans aren’t getting enough fiber.
- Could quitting ultra-processed food boost mental health?
on September 23, 2026 at 3:00 pmA preliminary study led by UC San Francisco adds to growing evidence that reducing ultra-processed food may improve symptoms of depression. Published in JAMA Psychiatry, the study is believed to be the first to compare symptoms in people with depression before and after they switched from their regular ultra-processed diet to healthier food.
- Researchers find dietary interventions may prevent inflammatory symptoms associated with Hirschsprung disease
on September 23, 2026 at 1:00 pmA multi-institutional study led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered for the first time that dietary interventions might prevent inflammatory symptoms associated with Hirschsprung disease, a bowel motility disorder. The findings were published in the journal Gastroenterology.
- Who’s shaping the debate over ultra-processed foods—widespread food industry ties
on September 23, 2026 at 12:20 pmA growing body of research links higher consumption of ultra-processed foods with poorer health. Much of that research relies on a food classification system called Nova, which categorizes foods by the degree and purpose of industrial processing.
- Every extra 100 grams of ultra-processed food linked to higher disease risks
on September 22, 2026 at 10:30 pmHigher ultra-processed food (UPF) intake is linked to a heightened risk of several major chronic health issues, such as digestive diseases, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome/diabetes, as well as death, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence published in the open-access journal Family Medicine and Community Health.